GIS Operations Officer

Vantor seeks a GIS Operations Officer to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of GIS-enabled software solutions for client operations. You will manage end-to-end GIS workflows, integrate spatial data into modern web apps, and collaborate with engineers, data teams, and clients to translate business needs into scalable, cloud-based geospatial services. Responsibilities include administering GIS platforms, overseeing spatial data quality, building automation pipelines, defining standards, monitoring performance, and ensuring secure, reliable operations. You'll work in an agile, low-ego environment with strong opportunities for growth across data, cloud, and full-stack delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee GIS-enabled operational solutions for client projects

• Administer and optimize GIS platforms, services, and infrastructure

• Integrate spatial data into web applications and cloud-based services

• Develop and maintain automated data ingestion and processing pipelines

• Ensure spatial data quality, governance, and security standards

• Monitor performance, reliability, and uptime of GIS operations

• Collaborate with software, data, and cloud engineers in agile teams

• Translate client operational needs into scalable GIS workflows

• Document architectures, standards, and runbooks for GIS operations

• Support troubleshooting, incident response, and continuous improvement Required Skills

• GIS platforms (e.g., Arc

• GIS, QGIS)

• Spatial databases (Post

• GIS, SQL Server, etc.)

• Python or JavaScript for geospatial automation

• Web mapping frameworks (Leaflet, Mapbox, Arc

• GIS API)

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• ETL and data pipeline tools for spatial data

• REST APIs and microservices for geospatial services

• Linux/Windows server administration for GIS deployments

• Data modeling and spatial analysis techniques

• Version control (Git) and agile delivery practices