Azure Solution Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-powered career tool

Internal mobility team

401K with company match

Full-flex work week

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an Azure Solutions Architect for the Federal Civilian Division. You will design and deploy Azure cloud services across enterprise environments, combining Azure expertise with client leadership and mentorship.

Requires 8+ years of experience, AZ-305, and active Top Secret clearance. Hybrid work in the National Capital Region with some travel to data centers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in enterprise IT, cloud or hybrid environments.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret level clearance is required.
• Ability to design Azure landing zones, governance, RBAC, policy, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and configure Azure IaaS and PaaS across enterprise environments.
• Develop IaC strategies using ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Create landing zone design, governance, tagging, and cost controls.
• Lead Platform Services engineering, security, monitoring, and data protection.
• Support cloud operations and incident/change management in line with ITIL.

Skills

Azure IaaS/PaaS

Terraform/ARM/Bicep

PowerShell/CLI

Networking & Security

Security & Compliance

Hybrid/multi-cloud

Leadership/Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Monitoring tools

IaC tooling (Terraform/ARM/Bicep)

Job description

Aure Solution Architect

GDIT is seeking an Azure Solutions 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 Azure cloud services across enterprise environments to support DOS stated mission, objectives, and goals. This role combines deep Azure 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 Azure landing zone design, 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 Azure security controls and governance aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), NIST-800-53, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB), Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architectures, 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

Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The right candidate with possess:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required. While a degree is strongly preferred, an additional 4 years of experience would be considered in liu of a degree.
• Experience: 8+ years relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) is required.
• Technical skills: Hands-on expertise with Azure IaaS/PaaS, virtual networks, routing, storage, compute, identity integrations, automation, scripting (PowerShell, CLI), monitoring/observability tools, hybrid and hyperconverged computing environments, and cloud security best practices.
• Security clearance level: Active Top Secret level clearance
• Location: Hybrid or on-site within the National Capital Region, with periodic travel to customer and data center sites. Travel outside the area is expected to be less than 10%.

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 Microsoft certifications such as DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), Azure Server Administrator Associate (AZ-802), Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), GH-series GitHub certifications, AI-series Azure AI certifications, certifications from other cloud providers, Vmware certifications, Red Hate Certified Engineer (RHCE), or similar
• Technical skills: Demonstrated experience with CloudFinOps programs

Additional Information:

• Timeline: This is a contigent position expected to start in the spring of 2027.

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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.