Azure Cloud Architect with Mitigation Experience

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; Remote; USD 127,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Architect to support the modernization of critical applications for the Administrative Office of the US Courts. This role involves leading architectural direction, developing cloud-native products, and optimizing performance while ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud technologies, project management, and a passion for innovation. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the judicial system's modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in cloud architectures and services.
• Experience in modernizing applications using cloud-native solutions.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural direction for cloud-native products.
• Establish standards and policies for modernized applications.
• Optimize application performance and recommend security best practices.

Skills

Cloud Architectures

Cloud Based Services

Cloud Solutions

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

BA/BS in Computer Programming

BA/BS in Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Office 365 Online

MS SQL Server

Java

Perl

.Net

Angular

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: Other

Job Family: Cloud

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Cloud Architectures, Cloud Based Services, Cloud Solutions
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description

Seize your opportunity with GDIT to make a personal impact as a Cloud Architect supporting the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AOUSC) Case Management Systems Office (CMSO). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to this challenging project and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cloud Architect, you will help support the AOUSC CMSO in its modernization effort for one of its mission-critical applications used by U.S. district and appellate court staff and external users. CMSO has a mature agile practice using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and supports a broad range of complex business systems which are instrumental to the AOUSC mission.

HOW A CLOUD ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Support CMSO by providing leadership and architectural direction to develop modernized, cloud-native products, outlining the required cloud architecture
• Assist in the development of a technical roadmap
• Establish and implement architectural standards for cloud-native development, as well as policies and procedures for modernized applications
• Define and implement requirements, define appropriate design patterns, best practices, and use innovative approaches with modern cloud strategies
• Assess legacy applications for modernization opportunities
• Modernize databases using managed cloud services
• Recommend cloud security best practices
• Define governance frameworks for access control, data protection, and compliance policies
• Optimize application performance
• Recommend cost optimization strategies
• Design with application availability, reliability, and fault tolerance in mind
• Work closely with developers, product teams, and business stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between business goals and technical modernization efforts

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant computer-based major
• 5+ years related experience in development and/or cloud infrastructures (Azure)
• Experience in Office 365 Online, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Active Directory and other Microsoft platforms (e.g., MS SQL Server, MS SQL Service Integration Services, MS SQL Server Analysis Services)
• Demonstrated experience modernizing applications and utilizing cloud-native solutions available from major Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)
• Experience in software engineering and design architectures
• Experience and understanding of best practices regarding system security measures
• Experience with building and migrating software and IT services to align to strategic needs and goals
• Experience conducting research for advanced technologies to determine how IT can support business needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure
• Experience with on-premises to cloud migrations or IT transformations
• Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies
• Experience with Java, Perl, Angular, .Net and other open-source technology stack to provide cross-platform implementation options
• Experience with frameworks, including Microservices, to allow stable and timely delivery of functionality
• Experience with Cloud computing and Hybrid Cloud platforms
• Experience in DevOps and DevSecOps approaches
• Experienced with process design and documentation methodologies, and design and production of quality deliverables, process and use case modeling, business case development
• Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to different enterprise security requirements
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to formulate and communicate recommendations for improvement
• Ability to work effectively independently, and as part of a team
• Strong project management, leadership and meeting facilitation skills with knowledge of Project Life Cycle
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain SOAP and RESTFUL services and in deciding in what scenarios each fits best
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment and adaptability to handle competing work demands
• Excellent customer service skills

Additional Information

The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. Salary will be set based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.