CompassData, Inc

Geospatial Systems Engineer (Jr. Level)

CompassCom – Denver, CO (Hybrid or Remote Considered)

About CompassCom

CompassCom is a family-owned software company delivering real-time GPS tracking, mapping, and situational awareness solutions for Defense, Military, Public Safety, Petrochemical, Public Works, and Municipal customers across the United States and internationally.

We are a sister company to CompassData, a globally recognized leader in GPS survey and geospatial data production. While CompassData focuses on GIS analysis and data creation, CompassCom designs, builds, and operates the software platforms and systems that deliver geospatial intelligence in mission-critical, cloud, on-prem, and disconnected environments.

Our technology supports real-world operations including wildland fire response, emergency management, tactical communications, critical infrastructure protection, and municipal fleet operations. Although we are a small company, our platforms have a global footprint and are trusted in high-stakes operational environments.

As a family-owned business, we value flexibility, trust, and collaboration. You are not a number here—you are part of a close-knit team where your work has direct impact.

About the Role

CompassCom is seeking a Geospatial Systems Engineer to support and evolve the geospatial platforms that power our software products.

This role focuses on systems engineering, support, and maintenance of Esri and open-source geospatial platforms operating across Azure, on-prem, and disconnected customer environments. The primary objective is to ensure these platforms are reliable, well-tested, thoroughly documented, and operationally sound, while delivering work on time across multiple concurrent priorities.

This is not a GIS analyst or map production role. Instead, this position sits at the intersection of geospatial systems engineering, Esri and open-source platform administration, cloud infrastructure, software testing, documentation, and customer deployment support.

You will support and help maintain CompassCom’s Azure environment as part of a team, but this role will not be the sole owner or administrator of Azure.

You will report to the Director of Product Development and work closely with Software Development, Systems Engineering, the Director of IT, and CompassCom customers to ensure geospatial platforms are integrated, supported, and operating reliably.

Success in this role requires active participation in software testing, the creation of clear and thorough documentation, and the ability to manage priorities and deliver work on time.

This role is well-suited for someone at a junior level in their geospatial or systems engineering career who is ready to take on real responsibility, learn quickly, and grow into broader platform ownership.

While being based in Denver, Colorado is preferred, we will consider the right candidate for a remote role.

Key Responsibilities

Geospatial Systems Engineering

• Provide systems engineering, support, and maintenance of Esri and open-source geospatial platforms across cloud, on-prem, and disconnected environments.
• Work with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and complementary open-source geospatial technologies.
• Support platform configuration, integration, troubleshooting, and customer deployments.

Azure & Platform Support

• Support and help maintain CompassCom’s Azure environment as part of a team.
• Assist with Azure resources including VMs, networking, storage, security, resource groups and other.
• Collaborate with Software Development, Systems Engineering, and the Director of IT on platform operations and improvements.

Software Testing & Validation (Required in Role)

• Participate in software testing and validation across geospatial platforms and deployment scenarios.
• Perform configuration testing, regression testing, and deployment verification.
• Reproduce, document, and help validate fixes for software and system issues.

Documentation (Required in Role)

• Create and maintain clear, thorough technical documentation, including:
  • System configurations and deployment procedures
  • Operational runbooks and troubleshooting guides.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing to support long-term platform ownership.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience with strong working knowledge of Esri and open-source geospatial platforms, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online, supporting deployments in online, offline, and disconnected environments.
• Strong understanding of how geospatial platforms integrate within broader system architectures, including servers, applications, APIs, and data flows.
• Willingness to learn, support, and help maintain Microsoft Azure as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively, and consistently deliver work on time.
• Comfortable working directly with customers and internal teams, including remote and video-based meetings.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Strong knowledge or previous experience as a network administrator, systems administrator, or working with Microsoft Azure.
• Prior experience with software testing, validation, and technical documentation in a systems or platform environment.
• Familiarity with open-source geospatial technologies (e.g., QGIS, GeoServer, GDAL, OpenLayers, PostGIS).
• Experience with SQL-based databases
• Experience using Python, Java, or C# for scripting, automation, or systems support.
• Experience troubleshooting IP-based systems (TCP/UDP, latency, routing)
• Experience with diagnostic tools such as Wireshark
• Interest or experience using AI-assisted tools for testing, documentation, automation, or operational efficiency.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer deployments or on-site support.

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented and committed to product quality and timely delivery.
• A systems-minded problem solver who enjoys supporting real-world, mission-critical operations.
• Comfortable learning innovative technologies and growing your skillset over time.
• Able to balance independent work with collaboration across teams.
• Clear communicator with both technical teammates and customers
• Curious, adaptable, and motivated to take ownership and improve platforms.

Why Join CompassCom?

• Deliver technology used in real-world mission-critical operations.
• Build and improve skills that translate directly to operational impact and accountability.
• Join a family-owned company that values trust, ownership, and meaningful impact.

Learn more at: www.compasscom.com