Lead GIS Enterprise Administrator

Under general direction of an IT Manager I, the incumbent serves as a Lead/Senior GIS Enterprise Administrator ensuring smooth and efficient operation of GIS-Middleware systems within the Database and Middleware Management Section of the Infrastructure Management Division.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The incumbent provides leadership in designing and architecting Enterprise GIS solutions that meet the organization’s requirements, involving analyzing business needs, evaluating technology options, and designing scalable and high-performance GIS/ middleware architectures. The Incumbent also provides leadership in all aspects of Enterprise GIS like System administration, GIS database design and administration, expert in ESRI products set up, installation, configuration and maintenance. The incumbent shall display expertise, leadership and comprehensive knowledge of GIS Administration practices and lead a team that is responsible for the successful operation of this GIS Infrastructure which consists of ESRI and ArcGIS Servers. Incumbent will be leading responsiblity for administering deployments of ESRI technology, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE), ArcGIS Pro/Desktop, and provides expertise in solving service-related issues that may involve hardware and software problems. The incumbent will have thorough knowledge of overlying technologies which includes but not limited to; ESRI ArcGIS, ArcGIS Portal, GIS web services, Enterprise Geodatabase (ArcSDE), and ArcGIS Pro/Desktop. The incumbent will plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of the organization’s geographic information system (GIS) to meet the organization’s mapping and end-user service objectives.

This includes but is not limited to implement continuous integration, deployment pipelines, automate manual effort, implementing security measures, access controls, encryption, database support and secure communication protocols ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The incumbent performs highly complex activities of the System Development Life-cycle which includes systems: analysis, design, build, test, maintenance and operations. Additionally, the incumbent provides lead support for all phases of end user device life cycle management including procurement, deployment, installation, configuration, maintenance, and operations, and surplus. The incumbent provides training to staff in the configuration and use of GIS and middleware technologies. The incumbent collaborates with peers and management to update and recommend standards, processes and procedures, and technology practices. The incumbent tracks, monitors, and audits IT assets to maintain accountability using standard asset management tools and techniques in compliance with the State Administrative Manual and other applicable policies and regulations. The incumbent also performs functions including, but are not limited to, researching, writing, reporting, presenting, etc.

DOMAINS:

System Engineering

Client Services

PARF 65-26-0035/JC-521285

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Specialist Il exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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