Senior Cloud Architect - Federal Cloud & Security

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Educational Assistance

Internal mobility

Rewards and Recognition

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Cloud Architect Sr Principal to lead and define the cloud strategy supporting USSTRATCOM.

This role requires TS/SCI eligibility, 10+ years of experience, and deep expertise across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and hybrid environments. You will collaborate with security, network, and software teams to ensure FISMA, FedRAMP, RMF and ATO compliance, evaluate products, and drive transition to a cloud hosting model at Offutt AFB, NE.

Qualifications

• BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Security Clearance Level: Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status.
• Required Certifications: ITIL 4 Foundation certified within 9 months of start; 8140 Certification.
• Location: Offutt AFB, NE.
• Comprehensive understanding of cloud architecture models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and government-specific cloud services.
• Deep familiarity with federal security and compliance frameworks: FISMA, FedRAMP, RMF, and ATO processes.
• Understanding of DoW security requirements, cybersecurity controls, and secure design principles.
• Knowledge of network, application, and infrastructure security concepts.
• Awareness of identity and access management, PKI, encryption standards, logging, monitoring, and audit requirements.
• Understanding of DevSecOps approaches, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices.
• Knowledge of product evaluation methodologies and cloud technology market trends.
• Familiarity with systems design documentation, architectural artifacts, and technical writing standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and define the overall cloud architecture and provide input into design and operational activities.
• Integrate application, server, network security, and government requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP, ATO).
• Participate in product evaluation and selection processes.
• Provide architecture expertise and assist in development of products and deliverables for USSTRATCOM transition to Cloud hosting.
• Research and evaluate market trends and best practices to align solutions with agency needs.
• Help eliminate gaps or inconsistencies in initial solution, architecture, deliverables, and messaging.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Security compliance

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Government cloud

Education

BS degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

FISMA

FedRAMP

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Cloud Architect Sr Principal to lead and define the cloud strategy supporting USSTRATCOM.

This role requires TS/SCI eligibility, 10+ years of experience, and deep expertise across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and hybrid environments. You will collaborate with security, network, and software teams to ensure FISMA, FedRAMP, RMF and ATO compliance, evaluate products, and drive transition to a cloud hosting model at Offutt AFB, NE.