Azure Cloud Architect / Developer SME [Remote]

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

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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 and modernize with config-level changes
• Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where 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

Requirements:

Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience

Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience, with at least 5+ years of experience with Azure-specific work

• Experience leading teams of 5 or more
• 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
• Must be able to interface with and present to government officials at all levels

Required Certification(s): (Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire at least one of the following)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• -or- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance

US Citizenship Required

Location: Remote

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 a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation

#GDITLA

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

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

Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional | Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) | Microsoft - Microsoft

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required