Market
Enterprise Functions
ESRI Administrator - UK Wide
Jacobs
United Kingdom · London, UK
Posted on Mar 14, 2026
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
We are seeking an experienced ESRI Admin/Architect to support our ArcGIS Enterprise environment, including server administration, upgrades, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will help design and build future‑ready GIS systems for our growing global user community. Strong expertise in Windows Server, IIS, SQL/Oracle databases, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP is essential. The role also involves documentation of best practices, collaboration with diverse technical teams, and effective problem resolution across ESRI technologies. If you are passionate about enabling enterprise GIS excellence and delivering impactful geospatial solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities: (not limited to)
- Manage coordination, serving as the liaison between Jacob’s consulting business for Geospatial across all lines of business and Corporate IT in your region
- Manage ESRI ArcGIS enterprise and server administration, including software installation, maintenance, and updates on enterprise servers
- Design and build future GIS systems to meet increasing needs and support our growing geospatial community of users
- Create and maintain documentation related to best practices and standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Windows Server and IIS Administration
- Utilize ServiceNow ticketing system for user support and change related activities
- Work with cloud technologies and hosting methodologies (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Computers / Electronics / IT / GIS
- In depth experience with GIS applications
- Previous experience working with service desk systems in an IT environment
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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Greater Manchester | United Kingdom |
| Bristol | Bristol City | United Kingdom |
| Birmingham | West Midlands | United Kingdom |
| Glasgow | Lanarkshire | United Kingdom |
| Leeds | West Yorkshire | United Kingdom |
| Exeter | Devon | United Kingdom |
| Newcastle | Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom |
