Ardent is hiring a
GIS Architect

Summary

Join Ardent as a GIS Architect and lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced geospatial system infrastructures. As a remote position, you will collaborate with IT leads to ensure system compliance with government policies and alignment with enterprise strategies.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree (or higher) in Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field (OR) Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience
• 12+ years of experience designing complex architectures and applications, with at least 10 years in geospatial systems
• Experience with IT architecting, including documentation, configuration management, and version control
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes
• Proficiency with the ESRI Enterprise platform
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the GIS technical lead, guiding the design and development of geospatial system architectures using industry best practices
• Develop system hardware specifications, design strategies, technical documentation, and implementation plans
• Support the planning, design, and deployment of enterprise GIS solutions, including data analysis, modeling, testing, and requirements development
• Collaborate with Agency IT teams to ensure solutions align with organizational policies and goals
• Ensure compliance with modern CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery / Continuous Deployment) processes
• Provide expertise on the ESRI Enterprise platform and other geospatial technologies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, delivering clear documentation and presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in federal government environments, particularly with NASA policies
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills