ArcGIS Systems Administrator (Top Secret Clearance Required)

The role

This person will support the migration, installation, configuration, security, and day-to-day administration of an Esri ArcGIS Enterprise Microsoft Azure environment with the FBI. They will ensure the GIS platform remains stable, secure, and highly available.

What you will do

• Perform and lead Windows Server 2025 upgrade, Azure Application Gateway v2 upgrade, and ArcGIS Enterprise upgrade
• Perform O&M troubleshoot and technical issue resolution and recurring OS and security patches
• Configure and maintain federated server sites and hosting servers
• Support integration with relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
• Install, configure, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise components across development, test, and production environments
• Administer enterprise and file geodatabases including schema management, versioning, replication, and performance tuning
• Manage user accounts, roles, groups, and security permissions within ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, and ArcGIS Online
• Monitor system health and performance and troubleshoot service outages and errors
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures
• Administer software licensing and support deployment of ArcGIS Pro and related Esri applications

Required qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering Esri ArcGIS Enterprise systems in a production environment
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, computer science, information technology, or a related field; Veteran’s equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise geodatabase administration (SDE) and relational database platforms such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
• Experience administering Windows Server and/or Linux server environments in support of enterprise applications
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and the broader Esri technology stack
• Understanding of GIS security best practices, including user/role management, authentication, and system hardening
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with system or platform migrations (e.g., ArcGIS version upgrades, infrastructure, or data migrations)

Before you apply

• Must currently hold an active TOP SECRET Clearance
• Willingness to undergo a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph within three (3) months of hire
• Must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process

About the company

Ardent is seeking an ArcGIS Systems Administrator to join our team.