GIS Implementation Engineer - Technical Lead

<p>Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? <strong>At Ardent</strong>, we have both. Ardent employees&nbsp;are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Ardent</strong> is seeking a <strong>GIS Implementation Engineer - Technical Lead </strong>to join our team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>This is an on-site role in Huntsville, Alabama which is ranked among the most educated cities per capita in the US and provides low cost of living compared to other tech hubs. It also a growing hub for aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, and geospatial technologies. A relocation assistance package will be provided to the selected candidate.</p> <p>Ardent is seeking a motivated GIS Implementation Engineer – Technical Lead to oversee a cross-functional technical team responsible for operating and maintaining ArcGIS Enterprise. This role is essential in delivering geospatial solutions by configuring and deploying various Esri capabilities to meet mission-critical needs.</p> <p>The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working closely with various IT teams and stakeholders, and excels at turning complex requirements into effective, real-world solutions. This role will directly contribute to solving organizational challenges through hands-on implementation.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Client Support and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot client issues related to ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment, system architecture, and REST Services.</li> <li>Cloud-Based Solutions: Envision, design, and deploy ArcGIS cloud-based applications and data management strategies for large-scale deployment and management in the Homeland Security community .</li> <li>Customer Interaction and Needs Assessment: Become a technical expert of ArcGIS. Speak confidently with customers about ESRI tec