GIS Systems Administrator
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
Job posting number: #7122120 (Ref:414776)
Posted: January 26, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Field Intelligence Element (FIE) researches, designs, and delivers scientific tools and methodologies to inform decision-making regarding the most challenging security, risk, and resilience problems. As a multidisciplinary national laboratory, Argonne offers an exciting atmosphere in which to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that focus on complex technical problems and integrated application of natural, social, and computer science practices.
To support our research mission, the FIE is seeking a GIS Systems Administrator to assist with our growing National Security work to include an expanding portfolio leveraging GIS platforms and data sets.
In this position, you will:
- Implement and maintain databases of spatial information making up enterprise GIS
- Maintain client-side and server-side GIS applications
- Organize, coordinate, maintain and upgrade system databases, software and hardware (SQL knowledge required)
- Develops automated programs to make routine database maintenance procedures more efficient
- Configures and maintains intranet/internet web-based GIS applications
- Administers GIS servers and workstations including application software upgrades and patches, and the addition and configuration of peripheral devices
- Researches and provides recommendations for computer hardware and GIS software purchases
- Establishes projected equipment and supply requirements.
- Coordinate closely with the FIE’s Information Assurance team and System Administrators.
The selected candidate will be placed in the appropriate level (PT4 or PT5) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills brought to the position, as well as the amount of relevant experience. The basic requirements for the various levels are as follows:
- PT4 Level: Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
- PT5 Level: Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
The selected candidates will have professional experience in developing and maintaining databases, dashboards, and decision support tools. All candidates must pass a general background check for employment and must be able to obtain up to a Q/TS-SCI level clearance. A candidate with the requisite experience and a current security clearance is preferred.
Opportunities for remote telework will be provided but candidates for this position will be expected to work on site out of the Field Intelligence Element at Argonne National Laboratory’s main campus in Lemont a minimum of three days per week.
Position Requirements
To be considered you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, geographic information systems, or information systems and 6-10 years’ experience in systems administration or equivalent
- Significant experience with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise
- Experience in applicable database management systems such as SQL or Oracle
- Strong project management practices and the ability to meet deadlines
- Good communication skills including the ability to translate technical information into plain language
- Self-starter who is able to execute job responsibilities under limited supervision
- U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance
- Able to work onsite at our Lemont, IL campus at minimum three days per week
- A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Job Family
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