Geospatial Solutions Architect

Summary

Join Ardent as a Geospatial Solution Architect and contribute to designing and delivering innovative enterprise-grade solutions for clients. This remote position requires leading architectural design, developing system documentation, analyzing client needs, and leveraging modern technologies like the ESRI Enterprise platform. You will also play a key role in technical leadership, proposal development, ensuring compliance, and collaborating effectively with teams and stakeholders. Ardent offers competitive benefits, professional development, and a flexible work environment. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree or equivalent, extensive experience in geospatial or enterprise systems, and strong technical and communication skills.

Requirements

• Possess a Master's Degree or higher (or Bachelor’s with additional experience) in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, or Environmental Science
• Have a minimum of 6 years of experience in designing and implementing complex architectures, with at least 8 years specializing in geospatial or enterprise systems
• Possess expertise in enterprise platforms like the ESRI Enterprise suite
• Have proven experience with CI/CD tools and practices to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of modern IT architecture and configuration management
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of complex enterprise systems, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and compliance with organizational policies
• Develop comprehensive system architecture documentation, including hardware specifications, design strategies, and configuration management plans
• Analyze client requirements, providing tailored, scalable solutions that align with both technical needs and organizational objectives
• Leverage modern technologies, such as the ESRI Enterprise platform, to enhance system capabilities and scalability
• Help driving the adoption of modern practices, such as Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), to streamline development and operational efficiency
• Contribute to business development efforts by writing, reviewing, and refining technical content for proposals
• Collaborate with capture teams to develop innovative and competitive solutions that meet client requirements
• Provide input on technical approaches, project schedules, and cost estimations to strengthen proposal submissions
• Ensure all solutions align with federal and agency-specific policies, including security, data governance, and operational standards
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends, providing insights to improve organizational capabilities
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment of project objectives
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences
• Develop and deliver presentations or reports to support decision-making processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with serverless architectures and cloud-native development
• Possess knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, infrastructure as code)
• Have experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence

Benefits

• Highly competitive benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Exceptional culture that embraces flexibility
• Remote position