GIS Administrator

What you will do

• Understands GIS concepts: Datum and Projection concepts, X/Y vs Lat/Long usage and translation, Field Software, Symbology, Annotation, Dimensions, Replication, Long Transaction editing, System Sync options, Spatial indices
• System Maintenance: Install, configure, upgrade, and patch ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Data Store
• Data Management & Versioning: Manage multi-user editing workflows, data versioning, replication, and spatial data quality assurance
• User & Security Management: Manage GIS user accounts, roles, permissions, and licensing
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system health, tune geodatabase performance, and troubleshoot connectivity or map service issues
• Backup & Recovery: Develop and execute automated backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures for GIS infrastructure
• Automation & Scripting: Write and maintain scripts (Python) to automate GIS workflows and ETL (Extract, Translate, Load) processes
• Database Administration: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise geodatabases (ArcSDE) on relational database management systems like SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
• Works directly with UDC Product Owners, UDC Project Managers and External Clients
• Utilizes GIS Industry tools for collecting GIS Desktop application performance information and GIS web application performance information
• Utilizes Network Management Industry tools to find GIS network related performance issues: number of hops, size of buffers, utilization of network, number of NICs, steady low utilization of network indicating poor application usage of RDBMS technology
• Investigate and resolve (or recommend resolution options) for identified defects or issues with developed solutions
• Participate in UDC mentor program to stay current on evolving technology and participate in the UDC architect community

What we look for from you

• Education: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience: Typically 3–8+ years of post-graduate experience in managing desktop and enterprise GIS environments and relational databases
• Certifications: Preferred certifications include Esri ArcGIS Enterprise Administration or GIS Professional (GISP)
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Enterprise components and ArcGIS Pro
• Working knowledge of Schneider ArcFM, Session Manager, Geodatabase Manager
• Expertise in enterprise database management (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Strong understanding of versioning, schema design, and spatial data modeling
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with web mapping services, REST endpoints, and cloud infrastructures (AWS/Azure)

Compensation

Compensation Range: $85,000-$115,000/annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• HSA
• 401K & Employer Match
• Paid time off (includes vacation and sick time)
• Parental Leave
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Basic Term Life and AD&D (Employer Paid)
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Volunteering Time