Senior Systems Architect — Cloud, DNS & Security

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,750 - 224,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

Paid vacation and leave

Disability and life insurance

Paid education and certification support

Access to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a skilled Systems Architect in Washington, DC to transform technology into opportunity, supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This role involves designing cloud architectures and guiding migrations, ensuring secure and scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree, active security clearance, and 20+ years of experience. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Active TS or Q-level clearance required.
• Deep expertise in DNS architecture.
• Hands-on experience in Azure and AWS.
• Cloud migration strategies experience.
• Understanding of on-premises infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux in mixed environments.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise and cloud architectures.
• Drive architectural decisions and modernize environments.
• Assess existing systems and recommend improvements.
• Deliver technical presentations and briefings.
• Support cloud migration initiatives and provide status updates.

Skills

DNS architecture expertise

Cloud migration expertise

Microsoft Azure experience

Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience

Ability to explain technical topics

Linux system administration

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

VMware technologies

Infoblox

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a skilled Systems Architect in Washington, DC to transform technology into opportunity, supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This role involves designing cloud architectures and guiding migrations, ensuring secure and scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree, active security clearance, and 20+ years of experience. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health plans, and professional development opportunities.