Lead Azure Architecture SME

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in the Washington, DC area is seeking an Azure Architecture SME - Lead to architect, design, and guide secure cloud solutions for government customers. You will lead migrations, develop architect diagrams, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs and enterprise-scale connectivity.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end Azure design, presenting to stakeholders, and managing secure networking with ExpressRoute/VPN and Entra

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
• 10+ years of related experience required, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.
• 5+ years Azure IL5/IL6 environments

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end Azure architecture, producing detailed architect diagrams utilizing VISIO and technical documentation.
• Lead technical presentations, architectural discussions, and solution deep dives with government customers and stakeholders.
• Lead and conduct the migration planning and execution using Azure Site Recovery, overseeing dependency mapping, failover testing, and cutover operations.
• Manage and optimize replication traffic over ExpressRoute/VPN; design and isolate VNETs for test and validation to support migration readiness.
• Serve as the point of contact for all Azure networking issues, leading problem-solving efforts, guiding architecture decisions, and advising leadership on technical direction.

Skills

Active Directory

Azure Devops

Azure Monitor

Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Active Directory (AD), Azure Devops, Azure Monitor, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Networking

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Azure Architecture SME - Lead is responsible for architecting, designing, and guiding the implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performing Azure cloud solutions. This role provides technical leadership, problem-solving expertise, and hands-on support across networking, identity, infrastructure automation, and cloud-to-on-prem integrations. The SME will develop architect diagrams, lead complex migrations using Azure Site Recovery, deliver technical presentations to government customers, and design and drive implementation of Entra architecture for enterprise environments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design of end-to-end Azure architecture, producing detailed architect diagrams utilizing VISIO and technical documentation.
• Lead technical presentations, architectural discussions, and solution deep dives with government customers and stakeholders.
• Lead and conduct the migration planning and execution using Azure Site Recovery, overseeing dependency mapping, failover testing, and cutover operations.
• Manage and optimize replication traffic over ExpressRoute/VPN; design and isolate VNETs for test and validation to support migration readiness.
• Serve as the point of contact for all Azure networking issues, leading problem-solving efforts, guiding architecture decisions, and advising leadership on technical direction.
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while maintaining optimal performance, resiliency, and availability.
• Lead, design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing topologies.
• Lead security hardening and protection of infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations.
• Design and lead implementation of Microsoft Entra architecture, including identity governance, conditional access, role management, and cross-tenant integrations.
• Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.
• Mentor and collaborate with System Administrators on account administration, VM configuration, monitoring implementation, patch management, and operational support.
• Oversee all system changes and ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, hardening guidelines, and relevant organizational controls for each VM or server.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of related experience required, with at least 5+ years of preferred experience in database and data management.
• 5+ years Azure IL5/IL6 environments

Required Certification(s):

• CompTia Security+ is required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
• Other work-dependent certifications a plus

Required Skills:

• Experience with design and development of network solutions in an Azure IL5 and IL6 environment
• Experience using Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Monitor
• Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and establishing Entra architecture
• Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, and ExpressRoute/VPN
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required:

• Experience with Azure Migration solutions
• Experience with Cloud based Database systems
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment
• US Citizenship required

LOCATION:

Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required

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
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

#TechModernization

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

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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