About the RoleWhitecap Resources is looking for a GIS Analyst to help manage, upgrade, and evolve our enterprise GIS platform. This role owns the health of our ArcGIS Enterprise architecture and our FME Flow automation environment, and plays a lead part in planning and executing platform upgrades across multiple environments. You'll work closely with IT, data, and business stakeholders to keep our spatial platforms secure, current, and running smoothly, while also supporting the applications our teams use every day - from Experience Builder apps to dashboards and story maps.
This is a hands-on technical role for someone comfortable working across the full ArcGIS Enterprise stack, FME Flow/Form, and infrastructure-as-code tooling, who enjoys solving problems that span systems administration, automation, and application delivery.
What you will do: ArcGIS Enterprise Administration & Architecture- Administer and maintain the ArcGIS Enterprise deployment, including Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, and the Data Store
- Plan, document, and evolve the ArcGIS Enterprise architecture as usage, licensing, and business needs change
- Manage and monitor services through ArcGIS Server Manager and Portal, including publishing, service optimization, and troubleshooting
- Lead or support ArcGIS Enterprise upgrades and patching cycles, including validation and rollback planning
Automation & Infrastructure- Own and maintain Chef cookbooks used to automate ArcGIS upgrades and configuration across environments
- Manage FME Flow (Server) and FME Form, including engine management, scaling, scheduling, and workspace deployment
- Maintain consistency and promote changes across development, test/staging, and production environments
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and configuration issues across the GIS technology stack
Application Support & Delivery- Build, configure, and support applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS StoryMaps, and ArcGIS Hub/Sites
- Partner with GIS analysts and business units to design and deliver web maps and apps that meet reporting and operational needs
- Support day-to-day service requests, permissions, and content management within Portal
Collaboration & Documentation- Document architecture, standard operating procedures, and upgrade/rollback runbooks
- Work with IT/infrastructure teams on server, network, and security requirements affecting the GIS environment
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior GIS staff as needed
What you will bring: - Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server, Data Store), including architecture planning and upgrades
- Practical experience with FME Flow (Server) and FME Form, including engine management, workspace scheduling, and automation
- Experience using Chef cookbooks (or comparable configuration-management/IaC tooling) to automate ArcGIS upgrades and deployments
- Demonstrated experience managing GIS resources across multiple environments (dev/test/prod)
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS Server Manager and Portal administration, including service publishing and troubleshooting
- Experience building or supporting apps in ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Sites/Hub, StoryMaps, and Dashboards
- Strong troubleshooting skills across GIS software, Windows/Linux server environments, and networking basics as they relate to GIS services
- Clear written communication for documentation and cross-team collaboration
Nice to Have- Esri technical certifications (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise Administration)
- Experience with Python (ArcPy, arcgis Python API) for automation and scripting
- Exposure to cloud-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise deployments (AWS/Azure) or ArcGIS Online
- Familiarity with SQL Server/PostgreSQL and enterprise geodatabase management
- Prior experience in [industry - e.g., utilities, oil & gas, municipal government]
