Cloud Architect / Developer SME

Type of Requisition Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret Public Trust/Other Required None Job Family Software Engineering Job Qualifications Skills: Cloud Architectures, Cloud Development, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Azure Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required Yes Job Description GDIT is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems. Key Responsibilities Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures. Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations. Migrate and modernize with config‑level changes Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS)andcloud-nativewhere possible Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well‑Architected Framework Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect Requirements Education Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience Experience 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well‑Architected Framework Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages Certification(s) One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.) Clearance Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance Location Hybrid in Washington, D.C. (3 days on‑site) Salary The likely salary range for this position is $187,179 - $230,000. 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% Telecommuting Options Hybrid Work Location USA DC Washington Benefits 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. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr SwiftCruit