Bridgecross LLC is seeking an experienced GIS Integration Specialist II to support a federal customer within the NOAA Marine Chart Division (MCD). This role provides senior-level GIS software development, integration, and cloud-based product dissemination support for mission-critical nautical charting systems. The specialist will maintain and enhance NOAA's charting applications, support S-100 product distribution, and ensure reliable delivery of navigation products used across the maritime community.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, and maintain GIS applications supporting NOAA's charting and navigation systems.
- Support dissemination of S-57 and S-100 products including S-101, S-102, S-104, S-111, and S-128.
- Maintain NOAA's public-facing charting websites, including ENC Download pages, Chart Locator, Navigation Updates, Vector Tile Service, and Historical Chart Collection.
- Build and upload daily ENC include files and ensure successful AWS deployment and updates.
- Coordinate ENC batch releases with NOAA production branches and international partners (IC-ENC).
- Maintain ENC titles and metadata within MCD databases.
- Support NOAA Custom Chart (NCC) application, including UI enhancements, server-side configuration, and custom symbology scripting (Lua, XML, SVG).
- Maintain programming scripts and repositories in NOAA Virtual Lab (VLab).
- Provide Tier I and Tier II support for AWS-based dissemination systems, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and redeployments.
- Ensure 95%+ system uptime for dissemination systems.
- Build product exchange sets in conformance with IHO standards.
- Collaborate with NOAA cloud administrators to meet maintenance, security, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain technical documentation and coordinate with federal technical stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in GIS software development and integration.
- Hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Maritime, and GIS automation workflows.
- Experience supporting AWS cloud environments.
- Proficiency with Python, SQL, Lua, XML, and GIS scripting.
- Experience with raster and vector formats (GeoTIFF, BAG, Geopackage, SVG).
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a distributed technical team.
