Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employee. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed. 

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us. 

Ardent is seeking a System Architect to join our team.  

This is a Remote position.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a System Architect. The System Architect provides support for the implementation of enterprise GIS capabilities for the Department of Homeland Security.  The GIS Administrator will support software and system architects in assessing and recommending implementation plans, research, data analysis, data quality, web service creation, application testing and troubleshooting, system administration and configuration, application deployment, documentation, and end user support.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead needs assessments/requirements meetings and document solutions for GIS enterprise use
• Perform enterprise software installation and performance tuning services
• Installation and configuration of ArcGIS Server and extensions (Image Server, GeoEvent, Portal) on multiple virtual servers
• Create mapping, imagery and data services. Support for Enterprise Geodatabase on SQL Server
• Create products and models using Model Builder, Python scripting and/or process automation
• Provide/write GIS system technical recommendations, standard operating procedures, administrative and help documents for clients and technical teams
• Communicate with architects and developers to successfully deploy custom solutions
• Troubleshoot solution errors and support end users

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
• 6-9 years of GIS technology experience
• Proficiency in GIS administration tools and technologies.
• Knowledge of ESRI suite of Geospatial applications and tools
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Demonstrated experience working in an enterprise environment
• Scripting or programming experience (e.g. Python, SQL)
• Experience in consulting, solution design, software configuration, and operational support
• Strong knowledge of Esri software, with special emphasis on ArcGIS server and Extensions
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work productively with a wide range of people
• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Strong team skills and the ability to work independently

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.