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Mid level systems engineering manager jobs go to engineers ready to own complex subsystems end to end, guide junior team members, and drive technical decisions with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Esri, Environmental Systems Research Institute, and Environmental Systems Research Institute hiring at this level now.
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Join Esri's Professional Services team as a Technical Consultant focused on system engineering for ArcGIS Enterprise. In this role, you will work directly with customers to design, deploy, migrate, and support enterprise‑scale GIS systems, with an emphasis on advanced deployment strategies such as high availability, disaster recovery, and Kubernetes‑based architectures.
Working alongside a team specializing in ArcGIS Enterprise, you will help customers navigate complex enterprise IT environments by applying proven system engineering practices across Windows, Linux, cloud, and containerized deployments. The work spans performance analysis, troubleshooting, and architecture evolution, supporting customers as their systems grow in scale, complexity, and criticality.
This position is ideal for someone with experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise who is motivated to deepen their expertise across multiple deployment patterns and enterprise technologies. You'll engage with areas such as cloud infrastructure, data storage, authentication, and information security while contributing to challenging, innovative work at the intersection of ArcGIS Enterprise and enterprise IT systems.
Esri's ArcGIS platform provides powerful tools for mapping and spatial analysis, enabling organizations to better understand where things happen and how data, systems, and decisions are connected. Esri's Professional Services Division plays a critical role in advancing the ArcGIS enterprise mapping and analytics platform by helping users succeed, expanding the influence of GIS, and continuously improving our technology.
Responsibilities
- Participate in advanced Professional Services engagement types, including:
- Enterprise migrations and architecture modernization efforts
- System challenge resolution and advanced troubleshooting
- System Recovery Confidence Exercises and disaster recovery protection
- System proofs of concept for advanced ArcGIS Enterprise deployments
- Advanced ArcGIS Enterprise and database upgrades and deployments
- Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes‑based deployments
- Apply working knowledge of technologies that complement ArcGIS Enterprise, including relational databases (RDBMS), NoSQL stores, object storage systems, SAN, NAS, and related enterprise data tier components.
- Apply understanding of server‑side servicing stack models, enterprise authentication methods (native credentials, domain‑based authentication, SAML/OIDC, and related protocols), and foundational networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and TLS.
- Lead customers and colleagues using well‑defined, repeatable system engineering methods that create shared understanding and successful outcomes at the intersection of ArcGIS Enterprise and enterprise IT systems.
- Collaborate closely with Professional Services staff to resolve complex technical challenges and support the technical growth and skill development of less‑experienced colleagues.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience implementing and supporting enterprise GIS systems
- Experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise
- Familiarity with troubleshooting technical issues in server‑based systems
- Demonstrated ability to consistently apply a systematic, best‑practice‑driven approach to system engineering
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to customers, executives, and technical and non‑technical audiences
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related STEM field
Recommended Qualifications
- Knowledge of or interest in additional ArcGIS technologies
- Practical experience with one or more major cloud providers
- Experience with scripting and/or programming languages such as shell scripting, Python, PowerShell, or similar
- System administration experience with Windows, Linux, and/or Kubernetes platforms
- Knowledge of or interest in networking concepts including HTTP, TCP, TLS, DNS, firewalls, and proxy technologies
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The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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Overview
Join Esri's Professional Services team as a Technical Consultant focused on system engineering for ArcGIS Enterprise. In this role, you will work directly with customers to design, deploy, migrate, and support enterprise‑scale GIS systems, with an emphasis on advanced deployment strategies such as high availability, disaster recovery, and Kubernetes‑based architectures.
Working alongside a team specializing in ArcGIS Enterprise, you will help customers navigate complex enterprise IT environments by applying proven system engineering practices across Windows, Linux, cloud, and containerized deployments. The work spans performance analysis, troubleshooting, and architecture evolution, supporting customers as their systems grow in scale, complexity, and criticality.
This position is ideal for someone with experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise who is motivated to deepen their expertise across multiple deployment patterns and enterprise technologies. You'll engage with areas such as cloud infrastructure, data storage, authentication, and information security while contributing to challenging, innovative work at the intersection of ArcGIS Enterprise and enterprise IT systems.
Esri's ArcGIS platform provides powerful tools for mapping and spatial analysis, enabling organizations to better understand where things happen and how data, systems, and decisions are connected. Esri's Professional Services Division plays a critical role in advancing the ArcGIS enterprise mapping and analytics platform by helping users succeed, expanding the influence of GIS, and continuously improving our technology.
Responsibilities
- Participate in advanced Professional Services engagement types, including:
- Enterprise migrations and architecture modernization efforts
- System challenge resolution and advanced troubleshooting
- System Recovery Confidence Exercises and disaster recovery protection
- System proofs of concept for advanced ArcGIS Enterprise deployments
- Advanced ArcGIS Enterprise and database upgrades and deployments
- Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes‑based deployments
- Apply working knowledge of technologies that complement ArcGIS Enterprise, including relational databases (RDBMS), NoSQL stores, object storage systems, SAN, NAS, and related enterprise data tier components.
- Apply understanding of server‑side servicing stack models, enterprise authentication methods (native credentials, domain‑based authentication, SAML/OIDC, and related protocols), and foundational networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and TLS.
- Lead customers and colleagues using well‑defined, repeatable system engineering methods that create shared understanding and successful outcomes at the intersection of ArcGIS Enterprise and enterprise IT systems.
- Collaborate closely with Professional Services staff to resolve complex technical challenges and support the technical growth and skill development of less‑experienced colleagues.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience implementing and supporting enterprise GIS systems
- Experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise
- Familiarity with troubleshooting technical issues in server‑based systems
- Demonstrated ability to consistently apply a systematic, best‑practice‑driven approach to system engineering
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to customers, executives, and technical and non‑technical audiences
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related STEM field
Recommended Qualifications
- Knowledge of or interest in additional ArcGIS technologies
- Practical experience with one or more major cloud providers
- Experience with scripting and/or programming languages such as shell scripting, Python, PowerShell, or similar
- System administration experience with Windows, Linux, and/or Kubernetes platforms
- Knowledge of or interest in networking concepts including HTTP, TCP, TLS, DNS, firewalls, and proxy technologies
#LI-MN1
#LI-Onsite
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
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How do I get a mid level systems engineering manager job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you led requirements definition, coordinated cross-functional teams, or resolved technical trade-offs with limited supervision. Tailor your resume to show scope growth across each role, and emphasize any mentoring or process improvements you drove. Recruiters at this level want evidence of independent judgment, not just years logged.
Which companies hire mid level systems engineering managers?
Companies hiring mid level systems engineering managers right now include Esri, Environmental Systems Research Institute, and Environmental Systems Research Institute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of defense contractors, aerospace firms, technology companies, and industrial manufacturers that need engineers who can bridge technical execution and project leadership without heavy supervision.
Are there remote mid level systems engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry. About 0% of mid level systems engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in technology and enterprise software sectors. Defense and aerospace roles tend to require on-site presence due to clearance requirements and hardware integration work, so the remote share is uneven across industries.
How do I move up to a mid level systems engineering manager role?
The path runs through deepening technical ownership and demonstrating consistent leadership on progressively complex work. Focus on taking full responsibility for a subsystem or project lifecycle, building fluency in systems architecture, requirements management, and verification processes, and generating measurable results you can speak to concretely. Mentoring peers and volunteering for cross-functional coordination signals readiness for the broader scope a mid level role requires.
Which industries hire the most mid level systems engineering managers?
Mid Level systems engineering manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they build large, integrated systems, where coordinating technical requirements across hardware, software, and regulatory constraints requires experienced engineers who can own complexity without constant escalation.