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GIS Specialist)

Information Technology | Richmond, VA | Contract

Job Description




ob Title: GIS Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA USA - Locals

Duration: 8 Months Contract
Mode of Interview: In person


Short Description:

  • Local Richmond, VA candidates required

  • ALL interviews conducted ONSITE, NO exceptions

  • must be able to work ONSITE 3 days/week, NO exceptions

  • Candidate must participate in on-call rotation 1 wk every 2 months


Complete Description:

Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer with GIS experience.

The selected candidate will have:

  • Expertise working on Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019 - Active Directory - Group Policies, Firewall Configuration, SSL Cert Renewal and Installation.

  • Proper understanding of networking, firewall, NAT rules, Load Balancing and ip configuration concepts.

  • Considerable experience in systems administration functions with a focus on Server Administration

  • Expertise with ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Workflow Manager Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater

  • Expertise with “Portal for ArcGIS” Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater and Installing ArcGIS Web Adaptor and multiple Web Adaptors

  • Expertise with Load Balanced ArcGIS Server products and “Shared Config-Stores”

  • Expertise with ArcGIS License Manager, ArcGIS Desktop (ArcCatalog, ArcMap, etc…)

  • Expertise in Publishing ArcGIS Map Documents (not composing them), Deploying MXD files, SD files, SDE files, AGS files and JTC files

  • Some knowledge of Python, JSON, Browser “Dev Tools” is very helpful and Understand the relationship between IIS and Tomcat for ArcGIS Server

  • Extensive systems administration experience on the Windows Server platform, with web/app server deployments and operations including IP, HTTP, HTTPS, STP, load balancing, clustering, firewall rules, failover, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning, etc.

  • Support in the areas of server and applications architecture, systems integration, and Internet/Intranet deployment for various .NET applications, as well as work in other aspects to support many other VDOT applications.

  • Experience optimizing systems performance, troubleshooting systems problems, and analyzing usage and systems load issues of a highly technical nature.

  • Experience in the administration/configuration of monitoring tools(SCCM/SCOM/NAGIOS/ETC)

  • Strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically regarding possible solutions.

  • Perform installations of software (including server upgrades and patching), Monitor servers to maintain/ensure system uptime and availability.

  • Ability to take the lead on the most complex projects. Must display initiative, ability to work independently and be able to use extensive independent judgment.


Professional Experience:

  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

  • Logical, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work seamlessly within a team as well as manage individual tasks.

  • Ability to react quickly to a fast paced, rapidly changing environment

  • Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

  • Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.

  • Work with a team of System Engineers.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.

  • Review & refine existing processes to better align with agency/group priorities.

  • Review the existing procedures and propose, execute, and/or direct necessary changes.

  • Participate in on-call duties as necessary.

  • Be able to work–from-home and still provide expected level of support.

  • Be available to support after hours work as needed.


Must Have:

  • 5 years of Expertise with ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Workflow Manager Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater

  • 5 years of Expertise with “Portal for ArcGIS” Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater and Installing ArcGIS Web Adaptor and multiple Web Adaptors

  • 5 years of Expertise working on Window Server 2008/2012/2016/2019

  • 5 years of Expertise in the administration/configuration of monitoring tools (SCCM/SCOM)

  • 5 years of Expertise in different IIS manager and tomcat and Apache server