GIS Cloud Data Engineer

Job Summary
Our client, a leading Fortune 500 energy company, is seeking a GIS Cloud Data Engineer to join their team. This role will support a large-scale enterprise GIS environment with a focus on ArcGIS Enterprise administration, enterprise geodatabases/SDE, SQL database management, Python-based automation, and cloud-hosted GIS solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on GIS database experience and enjoys working across administration, automation, troubleshooting, and enterprise application support. This is a great opportunity for someone who has worked in a complex GIS environment and is interested in continuing to expand their cloud expertise.

Contract Details

• Long-term contract opportunity, anticipated for at least 12 months with potential for extension
• Location: Spring, TX
• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite, 5 days per week
• Occasional after-hours support may be required for planned maintenance or escalations but is expected to be infrequent
• No formal on-call rotation

Core Responsibilities

• Administer and support ArcGIS Enterprise environments and enterprise geodatabases/SDE
• Manage GIS databases hosted in Azure SQL, including schemas, indexing, performance, access controls, upgrades, and overall database health
• Develop and maintain Python and ArcPy scripts and automation tools supporting GIS database and operational workflows
• Configure, publish, maintain, and troubleshoot map services, feature services, geoprocessing services, and other enterprise GIS capabilities
• Support GIS data integration, ETL, data validation, transformation, and publishing processes
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and support escalated GIS platform and database needs
• Collaborate with architecture, cloud, security, application development, and globally distributed support teams on platform improvements and modernization initiatives

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise and Enterprise Geodatabases/SDE
• 3+ years of Python development or automation experience, preferably including ArcPy
• Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting enterprise GIS databases
• Strong SQL skills with experience supporting SDE/geospatial databases, including schemas, indexing, permissions, performance, and troubleshooting
• Experience working with Azure SQL or comparable enterprise SQL environments, with the ability to support GIS databases in Azure
• Experience with ArcGIS REST API, Web Maps, Feature Services, and enterprise GIS service publishing/support
• Experience supporting GIS solutions in large, complex enterprise environments

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Broader experience supporting Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Experience with FME for GIS data integration and ETL workflows
• Experience with Git/GitHub and modern source-control practices
• Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
• Understanding of cloud networking, security, access controls, and zero-trust concepts
• Experience supporting highly secure or regulated enterprise environments
• Background working within utilities, energy, government, or other large-scale GIS organizations

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working across GIS, database, cloud, and application-support responsibilities
• Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies as the environment evolves
• Collaborative approach to working with architects, engineers, support teams, and globally distributed colleagues
• Able to work independently while managing multiple operational priorities

Work Environment

• Location: Spring, TX
• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite, 5 days per week

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $49.00 and $70.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 
 
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