Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable geospatial system architectures aligned with DHS standards.
- Conduct gap analysis and identify technical and functional requirements.
- Research and recommend emerging geospatial technologies.
- Lead systems integration and architecture design across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Manage geospatial data infrastructure including geodatabases and cloud repositories.
- Support operation, maintenance, and performance optimization of GIS applications.
- Develop and execute testing plans to validate system performance.
- Create and update architectural documentation and technical guides.
- Ensure compliance with federal IT policies and security standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with organizational goals.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geospatial Science, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Systems Architect supporting geospatial systems in government or enterprise environments.
- Strong expertise in systems engineering, architecture design, and GIS technologies, especially Esri products.
- Experience with cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GovCloud.
- Proficient in database design and management, including geodatabases.
- Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle and DevSecOps practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.
- Exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, and collaboration.
- Commitment to employee well-being and personal goals.
About Ardent
For nearly 20 years, Ardent has served this country by delivering award-winning security and defense technology solutions. Our clients' missions range from medical evacuation in overseas theaters to border protection to port security. They trust Ardent to guarantee quality, reliability, and responsiveness. The Ardent Team is the underpinning of our success. Our IT professionals specialize in large-scale situational awareness, geographic visualization, cloud, and information sharing technologies. Ardent inspires its employees to love their jobs. We can help you grow your career by connecting you with our top-notch professionals on challenging projects. We actively mentor and equip our employees to be thought leaders in their fields, and we offer competitive salaries and benefits, including financial rewards for excellence. If you like a fast-paced environment where insights are valued and innovations encouraged, then we want to meet you. Please visit our Career Portal www.ardentmc.com/careers to discover opportunities at Ardent.