Geospatial Solution Engineer

Overview

NV5 is seeking a Geospatial Solution Engineer to join a remotely distributed team delivering cutting-edge GIS solutions for state, local and commercial clients. The Cloud Geospatial Solution Engineer plays a critical role in designing, deploying, securing, and supporting modern ArcGIS Enterprise environments across cloud, hybrid, and on‑premises infrastructures. This role blends deep expertise in Esri technologies with cloud engineering best practices to help clients build resilient, scalable, and high‑performing geospatial systems.

You'll work hands‑on with clients to implement new environments, troubleshoot complex issues, optimize performance, and guide architecture decisions that align with long‑term GIS goals. As more organizations modernize their geospatial infrastructure, the Cloud Geospatial Solution Engineer ensures clients can confidently deploy, scale, secure, and operate ArcGIS systems. You’ll be a trusted advisor, a technical escalation point, and a hands‑on engineer shaping the next generation of geospatial cloud capabilities.

Work Environment:

• Location is flexible: NV5 Regional Offices or work from home considered
• Travel < 20% of the time

At NV5, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Deployment

• Design, implement, and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise environments in AWS, Azure, On-Prem and hybrid infrastructures
• Apply cloud engineering best practices, including high availability, load balancing, security hardening, and performance optimization
• Configure and manage cloud networking: VPC/VNET design, VPNs, peering, routing, security groups, and firewalls

Enterprise GIS Implementation & Support

• Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot ArcGIS Enterprise components (Portal, Server, Data Store, GeoEvent)
• Support identity integrations (ADFS/Azure AD/OAuth), SSL/TLS, and enterprise security policies
• Diagnose and remediate performance issues, outages, bottlenecks, and distributed system failures

Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code

• Create or maintain automation workflows (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Contribute to cloud deployment automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Implement monitoring strategies (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, ArcGIS Monitor, PRTG)
• Data & Integration Support

Data & Integration Support

• Support geospatial data architecture, database connectivity, and cloud storage integrations (S3, Azure Blob, RDS/SQL Server)
• Assist with API‑driven integrations or backend services to support GIS workflows

Client Guidance & Solution Design

• Lead or support cloud discovery sessions, architecture reviews, readiness assessments, and security checkups
• Develop migration plans for ArcGIS Enterprise, cloud adoption, and system modernization
• Provide documentation, training, and knowledge transfer for client teams

Qualifications

Must Have Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, or enterprise GIS administration
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or both
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Enterprise installation, configuration, and lifecycle management
• Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts (DNS, certificates, load balancers, routing)
• Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for enterprise systems

Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or other database administration experience
• Familiarity with FME, GeoEvent Server, Mission Server, or Utility Network
• Prior experience supporting ML/AI, analytics, or backend data pipelines
• Proficient in Linux operating systems
• Certifications such as:
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate / Professional
  • Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect
  • Esri Enterprise Administration or Deployment certifications

Competencies and Skills:

• ArcGIS Enterprise (Server, Portal, Online) and ArcGIS Pro
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with a desire to solve challenges and improve system reliability
• Comfortable working independently or embedded in client teams
• Self-motivated and adaptable to remote work
• Ability to train others

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.