Senior GIS Systems Engineer (Oakland, CA)

Work Location: Oakland, California

Reporting Hours: Pacific Business Hours

Clearance: None

Travel: None 

 At geocgi we pride ourselves on not losing our focus. We started out and remain GIS experts (or geeks. . . depending on your perspective). Since 2006, we’ve evolved into a world-class and world-wide service provider of multiple disciplines. We are a talented, hardworking group that share values and characteristics that drive client, professional, and personal success. Geocgi is looking for a Senior GIS Systems Engineer to support our client, onsite in Oakland, California. The candidate will support the design, deployment, and administration of enterprise GIS platforms within complex IT environments. This role focuses on implementing and optimizing ArcGIS Enterprise deployments, integrating GIS with enterprise infrastructure, and supporting advanced geospatial workflows. The Senior GIS Systems Engineer will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to design scalable GIS architectures, troubleshoot system performance issues, and support enterprise deployments across cloud and on-premises environments. The role will also support geospatial workflows related to infrastructure and utility data management. This position is an opportunity with the primary location of performance onsite in Oakland, California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and configure ArcGIS Enterprise and related GIS platforms across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Support enterprise geospatial architecture, including system integration with existing IT infrastructure.
• Plan and execute migrations between ArcGIS environments, including upgrades and architecture changes.
• Administer GIS infrastructure across Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot performance, networking, storage, and security issues impacting GIS deployments.
• Configure and maintain supporting platform components such as load balancers, web servers, and authentication systems.
• Integrate GIS platforms with enterprise databases, cloud services, and data pipelines.
• Support configuration of enterprise geodatabases and spatial data management workflows.
• Work with technical teams to design scalable geospatial solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with users and technical stakeholders to design and implement GIS workflows and analytical capabilities.
• Support geospatial solutions related to infrastructure and utility datasets where applicable.
• Provide guidance on best practices for enterprise GIS operations and system optimization.

As an employee of geocgi, the Senior GIS Systems Engineer will have access to a generous benefits package, in addition to a corporate culture and community of GIS geeks. Our benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience and leading Federal Contractors in the geospatial industry.
• Opportunities for upward mobility in a dynamic fast paced environment within a small company.
• Merit-based spot and end of year bonuses.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Flexible work hours and PTO.
• Complete Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for individuals.
• Company paid training, certifications, and professional growth and development.

The following are requirements of the Senior GIS Systems Engineer:

• U.S. Citizen and Active U.S. Passport.
• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience designing, implementing, or administering ArcGIS Enterprise or similar geospatial platforms.
• Strong systems administration experience on Windows and/or Linux.
• Experience with at least one scripting language such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or C#.
• Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts (DNS, HTTPS, firewalls, load balancing, identity management).
• Experience with relational databases and SQL (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).

The following are preferred of the Senior GIS Systems Engineer:

• GISP, CompTIA Security+, Esri Enterprise, AWS or Azure certifications

The annual base salary range for this position is anticipated to be $120,000 $160,000 USD. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Geocgi considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Please visit our website and careers page at: www.geocgi.com to apply. Geocgi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.