Ardent Management Consulting Inc
GIS Systems Architect
Ardent Management Consulting Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers most difficult problemsand we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employees. We are All In. We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed.
We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being All In for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.
Ardent is seeking a GIS
Systems Architect
to join our team. This is a remote position. Position Description
Ardent is seeking a GIS
Systems Architect
who will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining advanced geospatial system architectures to support federal government programs. This position provides technical leadership and expertise in systems engineering, integration, and cloud-based geospatial solutions. The architect collaborates closely with stakeholders to assess business needs, recommend emerging technologies, and ensure scalable, secure, and compliant geospatial systems. This role requires a strong understanding of GIS technologies, federal compliance standards, and enterprise IT environments to effectively support and advance geospatial data infrastructure and applications. Responsibilities and Duties Design, develop, and maintain scalable, resilient, and interoperable geospatial system architectures aligned with DHS standards. Conduct gap analysis and identify technical and functional requirements to meet geospatial business objectives. Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging geospatial technologies and enterprise solutions. Lead systems integration and architecture design across cloud (including hybrid) and on-premises environments. Manage geospatial data infrastructure including geodatabases, metadata, data warehouses, and cloud-based repositories. Support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of GIS applications and databases. Develop, maintain, and execute testing plans to validate system performance and operational effectiveness. Create and update architectural documentation, SOPs, technical guides, and other related artifacts. Ensure compliance with federal IT policies, DHS directives, security standards, and accessibility requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align technical architecture with organizational goals. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geospatial Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience as a Systems Architect or similar role supporting geospatial systems in government or large enterprise environments. Strong expertise in systems engineering, architecture design, and GIS technologies, particularly Esri products. Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud), hybrid cloud architectures, and data storage solutions. Proficient in database design, management, and configuration, including geodatabases and spatial data repositories. Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, Section 508, DHS management directives). Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices for GIS applications. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DHS geospatial programs or similar federal initiatives. Familiarity with DHS Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII), GeoPlatform, and HIFLD standards. Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or hybrid cloud GIS migrations. Knowledge of automation tools and scripting for system management and deployment. Prior experience mentoring or leading technical teams in a government contracting environment. Security clearance or eligibility for federal clearance.
Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Ardents Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A 'disabled veteran' is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A 'recently separated veteran' means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An 'active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran' means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An 'Armed forces service medal veteran' means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select...
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Systems Architect
to join our team. This is a remote position. Position Description
Ardent is seeking a GIS
Systems Architect
who will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining advanced geospatial system architectures to support federal government programs. This position provides technical leadership and expertise in systems engineering, integration, and cloud-based geospatial solutions. The architect collaborates closely with stakeholders to assess business needs, recommend emerging technologies, and ensure scalable, secure, and compliant geospatial systems. This role requires a strong understanding of GIS technologies, federal compliance standards, and enterprise IT environments to effectively support and advance geospatial data infrastructure and applications. Responsibilities and Duties Design, develop, and maintain scalable, resilient, and interoperable geospatial system architectures aligned with DHS standards. Conduct gap analysis and identify technical and functional requirements to meet geospatial business objectives. Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging geospatial technologies and enterprise solutions. Lead systems integration and architecture design across cloud (including hybrid) and on-premises environments. Manage geospatial data infrastructure including geodatabases, metadata, data warehouses, and cloud-based repositories. Support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of GIS applications and databases. Develop, maintain, and execute testing plans to validate system performance and operational effectiveness. Create and update architectural documentation, SOPs, technical guides, and other related artifacts. Ensure compliance with federal IT policies, DHS directives, security standards, and accessibility requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align technical architecture with organizational goals. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geospatial Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven experience as a Systems Architect or similar role supporting geospatial systems in government or large enterprise environments. Strong expertise in systems engineering, architecture design, and GIS technologies, particularly Esri products. Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud), hybrid cloud architectures, and data storage solutions. Proficient in database design, management, and configuration, including geodatabases and spatial data repositories. Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, Section 508, DHS management directives). Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices for GIS applications. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DHS geospatial programs or similar federal initiatives. Familiarity with DHS Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII), GeoPlatform, and HIFLD standards. Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or hybrid cloud GIS migrations. Knowledge of automation tools and scripting for system management and deployment. Prior experience mentoring or leading technical teams in a government contracting environment. Security clearance or eligibility for federal clearance.
Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Ardents Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A 'disabled veteran' is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A 'recently separated veteran' means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An 'active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran' means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An 'Armed forces service medal veteran' means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select...
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