Kimley-Horn, one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," is looking for an Esri Administrator to join the team in our Raleigh, North Carolina office. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive for results and a desire to build their career at Kimley-Horn. This is an in-office position.
The Esri Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's enterprise environment. This includes managing spatial and non-spatial data, ensuring data integrity, optimizing database performance, and providing technical support to users. The selected candidate will ensure the environment is highly secure, available, and recoverable.
• Design, implement, and maintain the organization's enterprise GIS environment. (e.g., ArcGIS Server, Portal, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise Geodatabases)
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of the GIS environment
• Optimize database performance by monitoring and tuning database parameters, indexes, and queries
• Collaborate with internal partners to assess and prioritize GIS database needs and requirements
• Manage and maintain the GIS infrastructure, including hardware, software, and data storage systems
• Manage Esri ArcGIS enterprise and server administration, including software installation, maintenance, and updates on enterprise servers
• Monitor and report on the performance of the GIS infrastructure, providing recommendations for improvements and upgrades
• Stay updated with the latest GIS trends, technologies, and advancements to propose innovative solutions and improvements to existing systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance GIS workflows, user experience, and overall efficiency
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with SQL Server
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Esri ArcGIS enterprise and server administration, including software installation, maintenance, and updates on enterprise servers
• Experience with Azure Cloud environments
• Proficient with GIS software, such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar tools
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Desired Skills
• Certification in GIS or related field. (e.g., certification from Esri as Enterprise System Design Professional, Enterprise Geodata Management Professional, or Enterprise Administration Professional)
• Experience with web-based GIS applications and technologies
• Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python, Arcade, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 17 years!
