[Hiring] Principal Engineer @NiyamIT

Role Description

Niyam is seeking a Principal Engineer, GIS / Geospatial Solutions to serve as the company's senior-most hands-on technical authority for geospatial engineering. This individual will:

• Define technical strategy and reference architecture for our GIS solution accelerators (GeoCube, SPHERE, RisQ).
• Serve as lead Solution Architect on GIS-focused proposals and captures.
• Represent Niyam externally as a recognized geospatial thought leader through technical publications and conference speaking.
• Combine deep hands-on delivery across active federal contracts with enterprise-level influence on Niyam's geospatial technical direction and growth strategy.
• Require the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance to support Niyam's continued expansion into DoD and Intelligence Community work.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Geospatial Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in GIS/geospatial engineering, including architecture-level design of geospatial platforms and analytics solutions.
• Deep hands-on expertise with the Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro), geodatabase design, and geoprocessing model development.
• Demonstrated experience architecting cloud-native, scalable geospatial data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) including data pipelines and API-enabled analytics.
• Proficiency in Python and/or other languages used for geospatial data engineering, automation, and analytics.
• Proven track record leading technical proposal content, solution architecture, and capture support for federal government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and driving technical standards across teams or programs.
• One or more industry-recognized certifications of considerable difficulty in a relevant technical discipline (e.g., Esri Technical Certification, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, GISP).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience authoring technical publications and presenting to technical and executive audiences.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance or prior DoD/Intelligence Community clearance eligibility.
• Experience with hazard risk modeling, emergency management, or disaster response platforms (e.g., FEMA, DHS, or similar mission areas).
• Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled geospatial analytics, predictive modeling, or the Medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) data architecture pattern.
• Prior publication of technical white papers, blog content, or peer-reviewed papers, and experience speaking at industry conferences (e.g., Esri UC, GEOINT Symposium, FedGeoDay).
• Experience supporting GSA MAS, OASIS+, or other federal contract vehicle proposal efforts.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Hours: We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility.
• Career Growth: We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.