Senior Cloud & Systems Architect for Mission Modernization

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

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Professional Development

Innovative Tech

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Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in McLean, VA is seeking a Chief Systems Architect to drive transformation of mission-critical systems and shape cloud-native platforms for a national security customer. You will lead senior teams, define enterprise architecture strategies, and ensure alignment with Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and zero-trust security while mentoring engineers.

The role requires 15+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in leadership and a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 15+ years IT experience, with 5+ years in a senior architecture leadership role.
• TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• Proven experience guiding multi-disciplinary technical teams through large-scale modernization.
• Deep experience with cloud and microservices architectures (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, containerization).
• Strong background in data platform modernization and analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Agile methodologies and modern CI/CD delivery.
• Ability to develop and brief complex strategies to senior technical and mission leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own enterprise architecture strategies that guide the customer’s cloud, data, and services modernization journey.
• Lead, integrate, and inspire multiple high-performing technical teams working on mission-aligned modernization efforts.
• Evaluate technology tradeoffs, identify innovation opportunities, and brief senior customer and corporate leadership on architecture direction.
• Oversee the transformation of legacy applications into secure, scalable, cloud-native services built for future mission agility.
• Ensure architectures align with Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and zero-trust principles.
• Partner closely with product owners, program leadership, mission stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate operational needs into actionable architectures.
• Champion modern engineering practices, foster innovation, and help shape GDIT’s enterprise modernization standards.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

Kubernetes

AWS GovCloud

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Zero-trust security

Data modernization

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

CI/CD tools

DevSecOps toolchains

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in McLean, VA is seeking a Chief Systems Architect to drive transformation of mission-critical systems and shape cloud-native platforms for a national security customer. You will lead senior teams, define enterprise architecture strategies, and ensure alignment with Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and zero-trust security while mentoring engineers.

The role requires 15+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in leadership and a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.