Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect - TS

General Dynamics Information Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect to act as the sole architectural authority for a major DoW program. You will define standards, drive secure, automated, scalable solutions, and govern architecture across on-prem, cloud, hybrid, and classified environments.

You will guide modernization efforts, manage RMF/NIST compliance, and collaborate with government leadership and cybersecurity teams to align architectural decisions with mission priorities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 10+ years of related experience with enterprise IT services, cloud adoption, SOA/SOI, and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single enterprise architect for the program, establishing architecture standards and technical direction.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architectures aligned with mission and operational requirements.
• Architect and optimize solutions across Citrix/VDI, AD/Azure AD/Exchange, NetApp storage, UC platforms, Windows Server and RHEL.
• Lead IaC, CI/CD, and configuration management initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Architecture

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems / engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell DSC

Git-based workflows

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Leadership, Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect to serve as the sole architectural authority for a major Department of War program. This role owns the enterprise technical vision and is responsible for designing, integrating, modernizing, and governing all systems across the program. The architect will define architectural standards, ensure mission alignment, and drive secure, automated, and scalable solutions across all technology domains. *** MUST BE WILLING TO SECURE SCI AND CI POLYGRAPH

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single enterprise architect for the entire program, establishing and governing architecture standards and technical direction.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architectures aligned with mission and operational requirements.
• Architect and optimize solutions across key technologies, including:
  • VDI: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Identity & Messaging: Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
  • Storage: NetApp ONTAP
  • Unified Communications: VoIP and collaboration platforms
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Lead automation and orchestration initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and Git-based workflows.
• Design secure, scalable architectures across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and classified environments.
• Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST 800-series controls, STIGs, Zero Trust architecture principles, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct technical assessments, develop modernization strategies, and produce enterprise roadmaps and transition plans.
• Create and maintain authoritative architecture deliverables, including diagrams, data flows, interface specifications, and reference designs.
• Collaborate with government leadership, cybersecurity teams, engineering teams, and operations personnel to guide and validate architecture decisions.
• Provide senior-level oversight for major engineering initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and mission priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph (required).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 10+ years’ experience with five plus (5+) years of specialized design experience with large-scale enterprise IT services, cloud-native computing/adoption (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle), system architecture, software integration, DevSecOps, and Service Oriented Architecture/Infrastructure (SOA/SOI) of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Proven track record in designing resilient architectures, including redundancy assessments, risk mitigation, integration with infrastructure (e.g., DoW or enterprise environments), strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience designing and integrating large-scale, multi-technology enterprise environments using:
  • Citrix and Azure VDI platforms
  • Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
  • NetApp storage solutions
  • Unified Communications platforms
  • Windows Server and RHEL
• Strong experience with automation and orchestration, including IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise configuration management.
• Broad technical expertise across networking, cloud architectures (IL2-IL6), virtualization, identity services, data flows, and cybersecurity.
• Deep understanding of RMF, NIST controls, STIGs, DoWAF, and Zero Trust principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to brief senior DoW stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, Citrix Architect, NetApp NCIE/NCIP, RHEL, TOGAF, IaC-related certifications, ITILv4, COBIT, ISO standards and Department of War Architecture Framework (DoWAF).
• Experience supporting classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS) or major defense acquisition programs.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Highly autonomous, technically authoritative, mission-driven, and capable of leading enterprise-wide architectural strategy, modernization, and automation efforts across diverse technologies and stakeholders.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $172,550 - $233,450. 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.

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