Systems Architect (TS/Q clearance required)

Requirements

• Complex Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Technical Architecture Certifications:
• None Experience:
• 20 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
• Yes
• Job Description:
• Role Overview: Systems Architect
• 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 architectures and work with stakeholders to recommend improvements for performance, security, and efficiency.
• Ensure technical architecture teams deliver effective, scalable, and secure system and cloud solutions that support organizational goals and mission objectives.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain service design procedures and processes using established frameworks and methodologies.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, test plans, and analytical briefings to 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 architectures with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Implement and optimize monitoring tools and alerts to 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 updates on 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 Azure and 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: VDI solutions
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• VMware technologies, including load balancing concepts 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 technologies such 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. Citizenship is required.
• MA/MS in a related field.
• Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE) .
• Current or previous Q Clearance .
• Experience working with DISA STIGs and 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 m

Benefits

Additional Information

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:

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