GIS Back-End Engineer (TS/SCI)

Company: Vantor
Location: Herndon
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person , defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Note on Cleared Roles: If this position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph . We are seeking a Senior GIS Platform (Back-End) Engineer to design, build, and maintain the geospatial infrastructure for a modern analytics platform. This role involves managing spatial data, ensuring system reliability, and supporting scalable GIS solutions for mission-critical operations. Responsibilities: Design, implement and maintain solutions to support deployment, integration, and sustainment of GIS enterprise tools, specifically with Esri Enterprise capabilities. Work with enthusiastic teammates to design, integrate, field new analytic capabilities. Troubleshoot and resolve issues of the Esri Enterprise stack to include networking, automation pipelines, and infrastructure. Minimum Qualifications: U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI clearance; willing to work onsite 80% or as mission needs dictate. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field. 8 years of experience deploying and maintaining software capabilities for the intelligence community, geospatial applications, or big data analytics. Demonstrated experience transitioning and maintaining software solutions with the Esri Enterprise or other GIS stacks in secure environments. Proficient in Python, R, Java, JavaScript, and Bash, with hands-on Linux system administration and scripting experience. Experience deploying and maintaining commercial, open-source, and custom applications, and capable of working effectively with geographically distributed teams. Preferred Qualifications: CompTIA Security or comparable certification for privileged user access. Familiarity with common industry software tools, DevSecOps practices, and concepts including data visualization, data management, data integration, user interfaces, and databases. Experience with Postgres database optimization, distributed processing (REST APIs, microservices, IaaS/PaaS), developing/deploying web services, and working with open-source and commercial resources in government environments. Familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architectures, including AWS, C2S, and OpenShift. Military/intelligence analyst experience or familiarity with IC PED systems is a plus. Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. ? The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $124,000.00 - $206,000.00 annually. ? The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $137,000.00 - $228,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page. EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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