General Dynamics Information Technology

Systems Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology  •  $166k - $224k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Complex Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Technical Architecture

Certifications:

None

Experience:

20 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

ransform technology into opportunity as a Systems Architectwith GDIT, supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) In this mission-focused role, you’ll shape secure, scalable enterprise IT and cloud solutions that directly impact how a critical U.S. government agency operates. This position is onsite in Washington, DC

Systems Architect

As a Systems Architect at GDIT, you will be a recognized technical leader responsible for designing, evaluating, and guiding enterprise and cloud architectures that align with business and mission needs. You will drive architectural decisions, modernize existing environments, and provide thought leadership on current and emerging technologies—especially around DNS, Azure, AWS, cloud migrations, on‑premises infrastructure, and Linux

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Serve as a trusted solutions architecture expert, recognized as an industry leader in your domain.
  • Identify and design solutions based on business and technical requirements; assess alternatives, analyze trade-offs, and recommend optimal architectures.
  • Research and evaluate current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods, and recommend where to adopt, adapt, or refine processes and standards.
  • Assess existing system and business process architecturesand work with stakeholders to recommend improvements for performance, security, and efficiency.
  • Ensure technical architecture teams deliver effective, scalable, and secure system and cloud solutionsthat support organizational goals and mission objectives.
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain service design procedures and processesusing established frameworks and methodologies.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations, test plans, and analytical briefingsto both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Elicit and refine customer requirements, evaluate alternatives, and recommend products and configurations across software, platform, network, and cloud domains.
  • Design, plan, and deploy DNS architectureswith an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Implement and optimize monitoring tools and alertsto proactively detect and address performance and security issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to integrate on-premises and cloud-based solutions into the broader enterprise environment.
  • Support and guide cloud migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution of application and infrastructure migrations to Azure and AWS
  • Provide clear status updateson cost, schedule, risks, and quality to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Coach and mentor less-experienced professionals; may serve as a team or task lead

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Education & Experience:
    • BA/BS and 20+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Clearance:
    • Active TS or Q-level clearance
  • Technical Skills & Capabilities (Required):
    • Deep expertise in DNS architecture, with the ability to clearly explain DNS concepts and intricacies to technical teams.
    • Hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions in Microsoft Azureand Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    • Cloud migration expertise, including understanding of migration strategies and patterns (e.g., rehost, replatform, refactor) and experience supporting or leading migrations of workloads to Azure and/or AWS.
    • Strong understanding of on-premises infrastructure, including:
      • VDIsolutions
      • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
      • VMwaretechnologies, including load balancingconcepts and integrations
      • Microsoft 365 / Office 365 (O365)services and integrations with on-prem and cloud environments
    • Experience with Linux(e.g., system administration, troubleshooting, integration in mixed Windows/Linux environments, and supporting Linux workloads on-prem and in the cloud).
    • Familiarity with DNS-related and network services technologiessuch as Infoblox or similar platforms.
    • Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Random Drug Screening
    • U.S. Citizenshipis required.

Nice to Have

  • MA/MS in a related field.
  • Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE)
  • Current or previous Q Clearance
  • Experience working with DISA STIGsand related compliance frameworks.
  • Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

Why GDIT

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. You’ll join a team that values expertise, collaboration, and mission impact.
You’ll benefit from:
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellnessprograms
  • An internal mobility teamdedicated to supporting your career growth
  • Professional development opportunities, including paid education and certifications
  • Access to cutting-edge technologyand complex, mission-critical environments
  • Paid vacation and holidaysto rest and recharge

The likely salary range for this position is $165,750 - $224,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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General Dynamics Information Technology

About General Dynamics Information Technology

GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers solutions, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.

Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development.

GDIT is part of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. We have shared our clients’ sense of purpose for over half a century and have a unique understanding of their missions, complex environments, and a rapidly changing world.

Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
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