GIS Lead

Introduction

We are seeking a highly skilled GIS Lead to own the end-to-end geospatial technology landscape for a large, mission-critical national emergency response ecosystem. The platform relies heavily on real-time geospatial processing, advanced ArcGIS capabilities, AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location), routing algorithms, incident mapping, 2D/3D visualization, spatial analytics, and complex multi-agency geodata integrations.

This role requires deep expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise, GIS architecture, spatial data modeling, geoprocessing automation, and operational command-center workflows. The GIS Lead will work closely with stakeholders, application teams, infrastructure teams, and emergency operations personnel to modernize, optimize, and extend the geospatial foundation of the entire system.

Responsibilities include:

GIS Architecture & Modernization

• Define and implement the GIS modernization roadmap, including upgrades to ArcGIS Enterprise, Server, Portal, and related components.
• Architect and implement 2D and 3D GIS capabilities, including building models, terrain, line-of-sight analysis, and situational visualization.
• Lead the design of real-time GIS services, including streaming layers, geo-event processing, location tracking, and dynamic incident updates.
• Oversee containerization or virtualization strategies for GIS components within the broader platform modernization framework.

Geospatial Data & Services Management

• Own the design and optimization of geodatabases, spatial indexing, caching strategies, versioning, and partitioning.
• Ensure high-quality management of base maps, operational layers, network datasets, hazard maps, cadastral data, and public infrastructure layers.
• Lead the migration and transformation of existing GIS layers, widgets, and tools into the new environment.

Integration & Interoperability

• Oversee all GIS integrations with emergency call-taking, dispatch, incident management, crime analytics, CCTV systems, vehicle tracking systems, mobile data terminals, and external government platforms.
• Collaborate with the integration team on APIs, map services, feature services, caching services, and geoprocessing services.
• Support microservices teams in consuming GIS services efficiently and securely.

Performance, Monitoring & Reliability

• Define and enforce performance benchmarks for map rendering times, geoprocessing workloads, routing calculations, and data loading.
• Lead the implementation of GIS monitoring tools, dashboards, and alerting mechanisms.
• Work with infrastructure teams to optimize GIS performance across multiple data centers, ensuring high availability and zero-downtime operations.

GIS Development & Customization

• Guide development of custom GIS widgets, map tools, dashboards, and web/mobile experiences using ArcGIS API for JS, Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, or custom frameworks.
• Review and optimize routing algorithms (Network Analyst) and AVL integrations.
• Oversee implementation of spatial analytics and predictive geospatial intelligence solutions.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with call takers, dispatch operators, supervisors, field agents, GIS operators, and leadership to understand daily workflows and pain points.
• Convert operational requirements into geospatial solutions aligned with modernization and efficiency goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to GIS developers, analysts, and data engineers.

Quality Assurance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with data governance, security policies, and national confidentiality standards.
• Conduct GIS solution reviews, performance audits, and readiness assessments.
• Define and maintain documentation, standards, and SOPs for all GIS components.

Primary Skills :

Must-Have

• 8–12+ years of experience in GIS architecture, implementation, and management.
• Deep expertise in Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, including:
• ArcGIS Server
• Portal for ArcGIS
• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS GeoEvent / GeoAnalytics
• ArcGIS Network Analyst
• Strong experience with spatial databases (e.g., Enterprise Geodatabases, Oracle 19G).
• Hands-on experience with real-time GIS, vehicle tracking, routing, and operational command center mapping.
• Strong understanding of 2D/3D visualization, geospatial modeling, and spatial analysis tools.
• Experience integrating GIS with large-scale enterprise systems.
• Ability to lead technical teams and engage directly with senior business stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience in emergency response, public safety, defense, or national security systems.
• Experience with containerized GIS deployments (Kubernetes / OpenShift).
• Familiarity with Python (ArcPy), JavaScript (ArcGIS API for JS), and microservices-based GIS consumption.
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern geography and operations is a plus.
• Arabic language skills preferred.

Job Details

Role:

GIS Lead

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