About this role
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.
About Bridgecross LLC
Bridgecross LLC provides IT, software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data management, and mission-support services to federal government customers.
Bridgecross is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements.