Enterprise Solutions Architect — AWS

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an Enterprise Solutions Architect to design and deliver scalable AWS cloud solutions for the HHS OIG.

The role is based in Northern Virginia or Maryland with hybrid in-office requirements and some travel, focused on secure, compliant cloud migrations and multi-team collaboration. You will create roadmaps, drive POCs, ensure long-term viability of cloud migrations, and lead technical teams across functions while maintaining FedRAMP and NIST

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US Citizen (must provide proof)
• Security Clearance level: Public Trust clearance required; background check
• Certification(s): AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in ideating, architecting, and delivering cloud infrastructure solutions

Responsibilities

• Ideate, architect, and implement AWS cloud infrastructure and application platforms for IT modernization initiatives.
• Apply patterns for resiliency, security, and interoperability within a multi-cloud hybrid environment.
• Develop technical roadmaps, drive POCs and ensure long-term viability of cloud migrations.
• Collaborate with government and teams to meet program goals and deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with FedRAMP and NIST guidelines.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

AWS

Cloud Architectures

Cloud Data Architecture

Cloud Infrastructure Architecture

Security

FedRAMP

NIST

Technical Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional

Job description

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Other Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2) Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Architectures, Cloud Data Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Join GDIT as an Enterprise Solutions Architect specializing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support the HHS Office of Inspector General. Based in Northern Virginia or Maryland, you’ll lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable AWS cloud solutions for a federal agency committed to public health and integrity. You will apply technical knowledge and expertise across multiple teams to architect and design solutions that meet business and IT needs, create solution roadmaps, drive POCs/MVPS, and ensure long term technical viability of cloud migrations, leveraging key technologies where appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent upon contract award, expected to start in October/November 2026.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact:

• Ideate, architect, and implement AWS cloud infrastructure and application platforms for HHS OIG’s IT modernization initiatives.
• Apply patterns for resiliency, security, and interoperability within a multi-cloud hybrid environment.
• Develop technical roadmaps, drive proof of concepts and ensure long-term viability of cloud migrations.
• Collaborate with government and team members to meet program goals and deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with federal standards, including FedRAMP and NIST guidelines.

What You’ll Need to Succeed - Required:

Bring your expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT must have:

• Citizenship: US Citizen (must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship at time of offer accept)
• Security Clearance level: Public Trust clearance required; must pass a background check
• Certification(s): AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, Engineering, or related field

Years’ Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience ideating, architecting, consulting, designing, developing, leading, and delivering cloud infrastructure and cloud application platform technology solutions over the entire lifecycle of large scale, multi-team, complex enterprise projects.
• At least 8 years of experience in more than one of the following technical domains: Core Infrastructure, Application Development, Data and Analytics, and Low Code/No Code.

Technical Skills:

Experience in AI and Data Analytics (e.g. AWS certifications in Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Data Engineer, etc.)

Skills & Abilities:

• Technical leadership, attention to detail, effective communicator
• Ability to drive innovation and adapt to evolving requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with HHS customers or federal contracting
• Expertise in open systems, agile DevSecOps, and automation
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills

Location:

HYBRID - Preferred in-office presence 3x/week (Northern Virginia or Maryland). A maximum of 20% of the work will be conducted at the Government site in Washington, DC.

Compensation:

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. 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.

Schedule & Travel:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Falls Church Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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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