Sr. Systems Architect

Requirements

• Enterprise Infrastructures, Enterprise Systems, Systems Design Certifications:
• None Experience:
• 15 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
• Yes
• Job Description:
• Core Priorities & Responsibilities
• Direct, mentor, and empower a team of systems administrators, driving operational excellence, workload prioritization, and technical skill development.
• Drive the architectural design and health of a complex environment, including but not limited to VMware, Windows core service servers, Red Hat Linux, 3rd party applications, IIS, Tomcat Apache, and databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle).
• Break down silos by partnering closely with Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Application Development, Database teams, Field Support, and the Helpdesk to deliver cohesive, highly available services.
• Translate complex stakeholder requirements into actionable modernization strategies. Bridge the gap between legacy infrastructure constraints and future-state performance and security goals.
• BA/BS or equivalent, 15+ years of experience
• Proven experience managing, leading, and mentoring technical teams (sysadmins, infrastructure engineers, or similar) in an enterprise environment.
• Deep technical expertise managing mixed operating system environments, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server.
• Hands-on architectural experience with enterprise virtualization (VMware vSphere/vCenter) and physical server hardware management.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Microsoft Exchange.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to present technical roadmaps, risks, and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Extensive experience operating within Department of War (DoW) frameworks, with a deep understanding of DISA STIGs and zero-trust architecture principles.
• Proficiency in designing and managing enterprise telemetry and vulnerability remediation using tools like the SolarWinds product suite and Shavlik (Ivanti).
• Strong understanding of how virtualized systems interact with the physical network fabric (vSwitches, VLAN routing, and firewall rule integration).
• A track record of evaluating legacy processes and successfully implementing automation to reduce manual administration overhead.
• GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
• At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
• OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
• Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
• #gditpriority
• #armajobs
• The likely salary range for this position is $187,000 - $253,000. 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%
• T elecommuting Options:
• Onsite
• Work Location:
• USA VA Fort Belvoir
• Additional Work Locations:
• Total Rewards at GDIT:

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Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications:

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