Sr. ArcGIS Administrator

Sr. ArcGIS Administrator

Job Locations

US-VA-Fort Belvoir

Job ID

2025-5171

# of Openings

Clearance Requirement

TS / SCI

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications

Requires an IAT Level II certification

Experience Level

Senior

Overview

SMS is seeking a Sr. ArcGIS Administrator in Fort Belvoir, VA to support the DTRA Program. As a member of our high-performing team, you will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading enterprise GIS software, services, and web applications. This role includes ensuring the optimal performance of the ArcGIS infrastructure, providing user support, and troubleshooting complex GIS issues. You will collaborate with IT professionals and GIS system users to advance GIS initiatives that help the program meet the evolving needs.

We are looking for a forward-thinking professional with these key required skills : ArcGIS Enterprise Administration, Relational Databases (Oracle and / or PostgreSQL, Scripting (Python, PowerShell), Windows Server Administration, Incident / Ticketing System (ServiceNow, Jira).

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Responsibilities

Provide operational support and maintenance for Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environments, including Esri Portal and ArcGIS Server.

• Design and implement solutions for complex technical challenges that affect multiple areas or disciplines.
• Support the currently deployed Esri product suite as well as all future releases of Esri product lines.
• Upgrade ArcGIS Enterprise systems to the applicable or latest versions.
• Perform ArcGIS software patching for systems.
• Assist the organization with any ArcGIS software requirements and troubleshoot GIS software issues to ensure full functionality.
• Collaborate with various programs to integrate data from other systems of record, supporting customer requirements and advancing GIS initiatives.
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.
• Ensure all data is secured and accessible only as appropriate, in compliance with agency policies and privacy laws.
• Document and manage all application user guides, work processes, server configurations, enterprise architecture settings, and GIS database connections / accounts.
• Understand and apply the ArcGIS Products Life Cycle.
• Provide technical insight and recommendations to help determine GIS policies, objectives, and potential GIS software purchases.
• Formulate implementation options, conduct research, and convert strategies into actionable plans with defined timetables and deadlines.
• Work with the team to accomplish daily objectives, making a significant impact on operational outcomes or project deliverables.
• All other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001 : 2015, 20000-1 : 2018, and ISO / IEC 27001 : 2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.