Systems Architect (TS/Q clearance required)

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a  Systems Architect with  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 .

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 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 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.

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 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 match
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• An  internal mobility team dedicated to supporting your career growth
• Professional development opportunities , including paid education and certifications
• Access to  cutting-edge technology and complex, mission-critical environments
• Paid vacation and holidays to rest and recharge

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

20 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - (ISC)2 - (ISC)2

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required