Mission-Critical Systems Architect — Cloud, AI & Security

General Dynamics Information Technology; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an experienced Systems Architect to lead enterprise‑scale architecture efforts for NASA programs. You will design, integrate, and oversee secure, scalable IT solutions that align with NASA standards and federal guidelines, delivering mission‑critical capabilities across cloud, on‑premises, and ITSM domains.

The role requires strong communication, proven leadership of diverse technical teams, and the ability to translate complex concepts into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in systems/enterprise architecture or technical leadership.
• Experience in NASA environments or comparable federal mission systems.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences and lead technical discussions.
• Experience guiding development teams and mentoring staff in architectural practices.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Engage with NASA customers and internal teams to understand requirements, constraints, and objectives.
• Lead enterprise architectures aligned with NASA policies and long‑term goals.
• Develop end‑to‑end architectures, data flows, and infrastructure models.
• Ensure architectures comply with NASA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Technical leadership

Strong communication

System integration

Solution design

Security/compliance oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an experienced Systems Architect to lead enterprise‑scale architecture efforts for NASA programs. You will design, integrate, and oversee secure, scalable IT solutions that align with NASA standards and federal guidelines, delivering mission‑critical capabilities across cloud, on‑premises, and ITSM domains.

The role requires strong communication, proven leadership of diverse technical teams, and the ability to translate complex concepts into