Azure Gov Cloud Architect — Secure, FedRAMP-Driven, Hybrid

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Cloud Architect/Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission-critical federal systems.

Hybrid in Washington, DC with on-site work three days a week, candidate will lead secure cloud design, automation, and migration efforts across NTIA projects. Requires active clearance and extensive Azure experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience.
• Experience with Microsoft 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.
• One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.).
• Active Secret or higher clearance; US Citizenship required.

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 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.
• Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible.

Skills

Azure

Terraform/Bicep

Networking

Security

Automation

Ansible

PowerShell DSC

Development tools

Education

Technical Training or Degree

Tools

Azure CAF

Azure Well-Architected Framework

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Cloud Architect/Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission-critical federal systems.

Hybrid in Washington, DC with on-site work three days a week, candidate will lead secure cloud design, automation, and migration efforts across NTIA projects. Requires active clearance and extensive Azure experience.