Senior Systems Engineer – ArcGIS Enterprise | TS/SCI
Esri
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Redlands, CA · $156k–$239k a year · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Build and Optimize Enterprise Technology Supporting Critical National Security Missions.
Join Esri`s Professional Services team and lead the deployment, optimization, and modernization of mission critical ArcGIS Enterprise environments supporting Defense and Intelligence customers.
You`ll solve complex technical challenges spanning enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, security, databases, automation, high availability, and ArcGIS. As a senior technical resource, you`ll guide customers through architecture and deployment decisions, troubleshoot complex production environments, influence technical strategy, and mentor other engineers.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.
Responsibilities
Deploy and optimize enterprise ArcGIS environments
Lead complex migrations and modernization efforts
Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, performance, and security issues
Work across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid architectures
Design for high availability, resilience and performance
Integrate ArcGIS with enterprise technology environments
Automate system administration and deployment activities
Advise customers on technical and architecture decisions
Establish technical patterns and best practices
Mentor other engineers
Requirements
12+ years of professional experience in a similar position supporting similar responsibilities
Experience designing, implementing and/or administrating enterprise ArcGIS or other comparable IT systems (desktop, server and online)
Broad system administration experience on Windows and/or Linux
Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language (such as Python, PowerShell, Javascript, C#)
Familiarity with network concepts and topics (such as domains, directories, DNS, HTTPS, firewalls, proxies, load-balancing)
Experience with at least one RDBMS, including SQL query writing (such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or STEM related field
Recommended Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or STEM related field
One or more industry-standard IT certifications (such as Esri, Microsoft, Amazon)
CompTIA Security + certification
Experience with Esri software including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Runtime and their associates APIs or interfaces
Cloud-based system operations (SysOps)
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Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $156,000 — $239,200 USD
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here .
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
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