GIS Technical Lead (ArcGIS Enterprise)
65000 - 75000 per annumLondon, EnglandPermanentOur client, a consultantcy working with a high-profile client in the Energy sector, is seeking a GIS Technical Lead with a focus on ESRI GIS, particularly ArcGIS Enterprise. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to take on technical leadership within a dynamic and innovative environment.Key Responsibilities:Technical Authority & Solution GovernanceAct as the technical authority for ArcGIS Enterprise and Utility Network platforms.Provide technical direction, design assurance, and specialist advice across GIS solutions and integrations.Establish and promote GIS technical standards, best practices, and governance controls.Review and approve technical designs, configuration approaches, and implementation plans.Assess technical risks, dependencies, and supportability considerations.Ensure GIS solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and operational support requirements.ArcGIS Enterprise Technical OwnershipProvide senior technical ownership for corporate ArcGIS Enterprise platforms.Administer and support Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server services, and publication workflows.Provide technical oversight of platform upgrades, patching, and environment management.Support security configuration, authentication patterns, and GIS platform access-control considerations.Monitor platform performance and provide specialist troubleshooting where required.Utility Network Migration and Post Go Live Technical LeadershipProvide technical leadership for ArcGIS Utility Network architecture, configuration, and support.Support Utility Network migration, testing, Go-Live preparation, and post-Go-Live technical support.Provide expertise in Utility Network topology, dirty area management, validation rules, and data quality assurance.Support Branch Versioning, reconcile and post workflows, and editing workflows.GIS Integration & Application Technical OwnershipProvide technical ownership and support for integrations between GIS platforms, corporate systems, and applications.Support REST APIs, web services, interface analysis, and data exchange workflows.Provide technical oversight for ETL and automation solutions using FME.Provide guidance for ArcGIS Experience Builder customisations, ArcGIS Web Apps, and custom GIS applications.Collaborate with development, database, infrastructure, network, and security teams to resolve cross-domain issues.Enterprise Geodatabase Technical OwnershipProvide oversight for enterprise multi-user geodatabases supporting corporate GIS services.Support administration and troubleshooting of traditional versioning and branch versioning models.Advise on geodatabase performance, data integrity, version management, and support considerations.Job Requirements:Proven experience in administering and supporting ArcGIS Enterprise environments.Experience integrating GIS with corporate applications, REST APIs, and ETL tools, including FME.Experience with enterprise multi-user geodatabases, including traditional versioning and branch versioning.Strong understanding of ArcGIS Utility Network architecture, topology, validation, and operational processes.Experience with Utility Network migration, testing, Go-Live readiness, and post-Go-Live technical support.Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise deployments in production and business-critical environments.Proven experience troubleshooting complex GIS platform, integration, geodatabase, and application issues.Knowledge of GIS security, authentication, enterprise architecture, and supportability principles.Desirable Skills & Certifications:ArcGIS Utility Network certification or other ESRI technical certifications.Experience with ArcGIS Workflow Manager, ArcGIS Monitor, ArcGIS Experience Builder, and ArcGIS Pro administration.FME certification or advanced FME experience.ITIL Foundation or practical service-management awareness.Experience working with Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban.Experience with cloud-hosted GIS environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.Benefits:Competitive salary.Opportunity to work with cutting-edge GIS technology and enterprise systems.Professional development and career progression opportunities.Supportive and innovative work environment.Comprehensive benefits package.