Senior Systems Architect - Cloud, DNS & On-Prem

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Systems Architect to shape secure, scalable enterprise IT and cloud architectures supporting the NNSA. Onsite in Washington, DC, the role demands a TS/Q clearance and deep DNS expertise with hands-on Azure and AWS experience.

You will drive architectural decisions, modernize environments, and guide migrations to Azure/AWS while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust on‑prem and cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: BA/BS and 20+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clearance: Active TS or Q-level clearance.
• Technical Skills & Capabilities: Deep expertise in DNS architecture with ability to explain concepts; hands-on Azure and AWS design; cloud migration expertise; strong on‑premises Infra (VDI, AVD, VMware, M365).
• Experience with Linux in mixed Windows/Linux environments and DNS-related network services such as Infoblox.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Other Requirements: Random Drug Screening; U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted solutions architecture expert, recognized as an industry leader in your domain.
• Identify and design solutions based on business and technical requirements; assess alternatives and recommend optimal architectures.
• Research and evaluate current and emerging technologies; advise on adoption or refinement of processes and standards.
• Assess existing system and business process architectures; work with stakeholders to improve performance, security, and efficiency.
• Ensure architecture teams deliver scalable, secure cloud and on‑prem solutions aligned with goals.
• Develop and maintain service design procedures and processes using established frameworks.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and analyses to diverse audiences.
• Elicit and refine customer requirements; evaluate alternatives and recommend products and configurations.

Skills

Networking

Routers

System Administration

Systems Design

Education

BA/BS + 20+ years experience

Tools

DNS

Azure

AWS

VMware

Infoblox

Microsoft 365

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Systems Architect to shape secure, scalable enterprise IT and cloud architectures supporting the NNSA. Onsite in Washington, DC, the role demands a TS/Q clearance and deep DNS expertise with hands-on Azure and AWS experience.

You will drive architectural decisions, modernize environments, and guide migrations to Azure/AWS while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust on‑prem and cloud solutions.