AWS Solution Architect

General Dynamics IT; Washington (District of Columbia, WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT in the National Capital Region seeks an AWS Solution Architect to lead cloud design for the U.S. Department of State program.

You will design and deploy AWS cloud services, guide governance, and mentor engineers while aligning with security and ITIL practices. This hybrid role requires 8+ years of enterprise IT experience, Top Secret clearance, and deep hands-on AWS IaaS/PaaS, automation, and scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• 8+ years relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering, or hybrid cloud environments.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional status.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS IaaS/PaaS, virtual networks, routing, storage, compute, identity integrations, automation, scripting (PowerShell, python), monitoring/observability tools, and cloud security best practices.
• Active Top Secret level security clearance.
• Location: Hybrid within the National Capital Region with periodic travel to customer and data center sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and configure AWS cloud services and Azure IaaS/PaaS components.
• Use IaC tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep) to automate deployments in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Develop governance and operational standards for cloud deployments, including cost controls and RBAC.
• Lead platform services engineering, security infrastructure, monitoring, and data protection.

Skills

AWS

Hybrid Clouds

IaaS

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

• Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security, Hybrid Clouds, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Scripting
• Scripting Certifications: None
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

AWS Solution Architect GDIT is seeking an AWS Solution Architect for the Federal Civilian Division to join our team. In this role, you will support a large-scale, global Cloud and Data Center Services program for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). You will design and deploy AWS cloud services across enterprise environments to support DOS stated mission, objectives, and goals. This role combines deep AWS expertise with client leadership, solution shaping, operational oversight, and technical mentorship.

HOW THIS ROLE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Design & Platform Support

• Design, deploy, and configure Azure IaaS, PaaS, virtual networks, etc., including Azure based AI solutions
• Leverage an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools to standardize and automate deployments in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Develop strategy for AWS Control Tower, governance configuration, tagging, RBAC, policy enforcement, cost controls, and operational standards, etc.
• Support engineering of Platform Services including Converged/Cloud Infrastructure, Data Protection, Monitoring, and Security Infrastructure

Cloud Operations & Service Delivery

• Support 24x7x365 cloud operations in coordination with Enterprise Operations and Site Operations teams; service as a point of escalation for incident, problem, and change management workflows aligned with ITIL practices
• Design and deploy monitoring solutions for performance, health, consumption, scaling behavior, and anomalies; recommend cost optimizations and right-sizing strategies
• Lead cloud migrations, virtual infrastructure improvements, workload performance tuning, and resource lifecycle management by leveraging best practices from vendors and security frameworks
• Ensure cloud resources meet operational readiness, uptime, and reliability standards by leveraging automation and data analysis

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Design AWS security controls and governance aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), NIST-800-53, AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, AWS Foundational Security Best Practices, and other industry frameworks or customer or ATO requirements
• Support FedRAMP requirements, NIST RMF/FISMA controls, other applicable security frameworks, Zero Trust adoption, and DOS cybersecurity directives
• Design continuous monitoring, reporting, and self-healing solutions leveraging native tools, automation, and AI

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with DT service providers, cross-functional engineering teams, and stakeholders to improve service delivery, standardize cloud practices, and streamline delivery
• Prepare documentation, runbooks, diagrams, proposals, and knowledge-transfer materials for Government FTEs and support contractors

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Experience: 8+ years relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
• Technical skills: Hands-on expertise with AWS IaaS/PaaS, virtual networks, routing, storage, compute, identity integrations, automation, scripting (PowerShell, python), monitoring/observability tools, hybrid and hyperconverged computing environments, and cloud security best practices.
• Security clearance level: Active Top Secret level clearance
• Location: Hybrid within the National Capital Region with periodic travel to customer and data center sites.

WHAT'S NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Education: Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Experience: 12+ years relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Certification: One or more of the following: Other pertinent AWS certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Generative AI Developer, AWS Certified Security, certifications from other cloud providers, VMware certifications, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or similar
• Technical skills: Demonstrated experience with CloudFinOps programs

Additional Information

Timeline: This is contingent position that is expected to start in Spring 2027.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the cen