Cloud Architect

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

We are GDIT, seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure GovCloud environments for federal systems. You will architect secure, scalable infrastructures, data platforms, and pipelines while driving automations and security compliance.

Requires 10+ years in cloud engineering/architecture, Azure expertise, and active security clearance. Hybrid in Washington, D.C. with on-site three days per week.

Qualifications

• CAF (Cloud Adoption Framework) and Azure Well‑Architected Framework knowledge required.
• Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise.
• Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages.
• Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.).
• Clearance: Active Secret or higher clearance required; 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 and NTIA Secret environment to Azure Secret Cloud.

Skills

Cloud Native

Microsoft Azure

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Education

Technical Training or Certifications

Azure Architect Certification

CISSP

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Clearance LevelNoneCategorySoftware EngineeringLocationRemote, Working from the USA*(Hybrid Workplace)*

Key Skills For SuccessCloud Native

Microsoft Azure

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

##### REQ#:RQ226080

##### Public Trust:None

##### Requisition Type:Regular

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 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.
• 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
• Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect

Requirements

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

Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience

• 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

Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)

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

US Citizenship Required

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. (3 days a week on‑site)

Work Requirements

Years of Experience10 + years of related experience

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

CertificationTravel RequiredNone

CitizenshipU.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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