Mission-Critical Systems Architect - Enterprise & Cloud

General Dynamics Information Technology; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an experienced Systems Architect to design and oversee enterprise-level architecture solutions for NASA programs. You will lead architectural guidance, deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission objectives and security requirements.

The role requires strong communication skills, prior NASA or federal environment experience, and the ability to drive innovation while maintaining alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field is expected.
• 5+ years of experience in systems architecture, enterprise architecture, or technical leadership roles.
• Experience in NASA environments or comparable federal mission systems is highly preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of enterprise architectures aligned with NASA policies and standards.
• Communicate architectural decisions and tradeoffs clearly to diverse audiences.
• Oversee end-to-end system design, integration, and performance across development and operations teams.
• Ensure architectures comply with NASA, NIST, and federal cybersecurity standards.

Skills

Complex Systems

Systems Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an experienced Systems Architect to design and oversee enterprise-level architecture solutions for NASA programs. You will lead architectural guidance, deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission objectives and security requirements.

The role requires strong communication skills, prior NASA or federal environment experience, and the ability to drive innovation while maintaining alignment