Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics IT; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect to serve as the sole architectural authority for a major Department of War program.

This role defines the enterprise technical vision, designs, integrates, modernizes, and governs all systems to meet mission needs. The candidate will drive secure, automated, scalable solutions across on-prem, cloud, and classified environments, ensuring RMF/NIST compliance and DoW cybersecurity requirements while guiding

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with 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 SOA/SOI of similar size, scope, and complexity
• Proven track record in designing resilient architectures, including redundancy assessments, risk mitigation, integration with infrastructure, and strong communication.

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 Citrix VDI, AD/Azure AD, NetApp storage, UC platforms, and Windows Server/RHEL.
• Lead automation and orchestration initiatives using 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 RMF, NIST 800-series controls, STIGs, Zero Trust principles, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct technical assessments, develop modernization strategies, and produce roadmaps and transition plans.
• Create and maintain authoritative architecture deliverables including diagrams, data flows, interface specs, and reference designs.
• Collaborate with government leadership, cybersecurity, engineering, and operations to guide architecture decisions.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Enterprise IT architecture

DevSecOps

CI/CD

IaC

SOA/SOI

Citrix VDI

Azure AD/Active Directory

NetApp storage

Windows Server

RHEL

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell DSC

Git

Citrix

Azure

NetApp ONTAP

VDI platforms

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.

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 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.

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