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
Job Description:
ransform technology into opportunity as aSystems ArchitectwithGDIT, supporting theNational 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 isonsite in Washington, DC.
Role Overview: 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 aroundDNS, Azure, AWS, cloud migrations, on‑premises infrastructure, and Linux.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Serve as a trustedsolutions 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 evaluatecurrent and emerging technologies, tools, and methods, and recommend where to adopt, adapt, or refine processes and standards.
- Assess existingsystem and business process architecturesand work with stakeholders to recommend improvements for performance, security, and efficiency.
- Ensure technical architecture teams delivereffective, scalable, and secure system and cloud solutionsthat support organizational goals and mission objectives.
- Develop, enhance, and maintainservice design procedures and processesusing established frameworks and methodologies.
- Prepare and delivertechnical presentations, test plans, and analytical briefingsto both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Elicit and refinecustomer 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 optimizemonitoring 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 guidecloud migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution of application and infrastructure migrations toAzure and AWS.
- Provide clearstatus updateson cost, schedule, risks, and quality to stakeholders and leadership.
- Coach and mentor less-experienced professionals; may serve as ateam or task lead.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Nice to Have
- MA/MS in a related field.
- Experience working with theDepartment of Energy (DOE).
- Current or previousQ Clearance.
- Experience working withDISA 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
- Aninternal mobility teamdedicated to supporting your career growth
- Professional development opportunities, including paid education and certifications
- Access tocutting-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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
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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