Geographic Information GIS Engineer

Introduction

Serco is a trusted leader in Space Services, with a proud history spanning over 55 years and a track record of supporting more than 50 space missions for world-renowned agencies like ESA and NASA. Our expertise covers the entire space lifecycle—from satellite testing and launch services to spacecraft operations, space surveillance, and data management—making us a key partner in advancing national strategies and driving innovation in the New Space era.

On behalf of our client FRONTEX, we are currently searching for an experienced and dynamic Geographic Information GIS Engineer who will work as a consultant from FRONTEX’s HQ, with location in Warsaw, Poland.

The Community You Will Join

At Frontex, you will become part of a uniquely international environment where professionals from across Europe work side by side, united by a shared mission to support and strengthen the security of the EU’s external borders. You’ll collaborate with experts in operations, intelligence, technology, risk analysis, and fundamental rights, gaining exposure to complex, real-world challenges that demand both precision and adaptability. Every day brings opportunities to grow through specialized training, cross-border cooperation, and hands-on involvement in high-impact initiatives. Beyond the professional experience, you’ll join a community that values integrity, resilience, and mutual trust, where your work contributes directly to safeguarding mobility, security, and cooperation across Europe.

The Difference You Will Make

At Frontex, your work will directly support the security and effective management of the EU’s external borders. Whether contributing to operations, technology, analysis, or coordination, your expertise will help enable informed decision-making and address complex cross-border challenges. Your impact will play a tangible role in safeguarding mobility, stability, and cooperation across Europe.

Your Mission

In this role, you will apply your expertise in geospatial and geo-intelligence to transform complex data into clear, actionable insight. At Frontex, you will prepare cartographic products and develop strategic and operational maps that support informed decision-making. You will design and refine automated map production workflows using tools such as Python or Model Builder, improving efficiency and consistency. By collecting, processing, and validating geospatial data from operational activities, you will ensure accuracy and reliability. You will integrate and analyse information from open sources, Frontex activities, and commercial datasets, turning diverse inputs into high-quality intelligence products. Throughout your work, you will remain aligned with operational objectives, proactively identifying and reporting any risks that may affect mission success.

What You Bring to the Mission

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong consultancy expertise in geospatial and geo-intelligence, enabling you to manage the full lifecycle of data, from collection and preparation to integration, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination. At Frontex, you will support FUSION DGA by preparing high-quality cartographic products and developing strategic and operational maps that translate complex information into operational value. You will implement automated map production workflows using tools such as Python or Model Builder, ensuring efficiency and consistency. Through the collection, processing, and validation of geospatial data from operational activities, you will maintain accuracy and reliability. By integrating and analysing inputs from open sources, Frontex activities, and commercial datasets, you will produce clear, actionable intelligence. Throughout the contract, you will remain aligned with operational objectives, actively supporting their achievement and reporting any risks that may impact mission outcomes.Bottom of Form

In this role, you will demonstrate advanced expertise in Esri ArcGIS Pro (version 2.8 or higher), using it to create precise, high-impact cartographic products. You will apply powerful analytical capabilities through 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, and Network Analyst, transforming complex geospatial data into meaningful operational insight. Leveraging your experience with Python (3.7.8 or higher) and Model Builder, you will design efficient, automated workflows that enhance consistency and productivity. Alongside your technical strengths, you will communicate findings with clarity and confidence, producing high-quality written materials and presentations tailored to a wide range of audiences.

You will bring a solid academic foundation, supported by a minimum Level 6 education, providing the analytical and technical grounding required for this role. With at least three years of relevant professional experience, you will apply your expertise with confidence in complex, operationally driven environments. You will communicate effectively in English at a minimum CEFR B2 level, ensuring clear collaboration within an international context. In addition, you will hold RESTREINT UE /EU RESTRICTED security clearance, enabling you to work responsibly with sensitive information and contribute fully to mission-critical activities at Frontex.

What We Offer: More Than Just a Job

Working at Serco means being part of a global organisation that delivers critical services shaping everyday life. You will operate in an international environment, gain exposure to meaningful, high-impact projects, and collaborate with diverse experts across sectors. Serco offers a culture that values professional growth, stability, and work-life balance, providing opportunities to develop your skills while contributing to services that support governments, communities, and essential public missions.