Senior Unified Communications Architect - Global, Secure

General Dynamics IT; Washington (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Unified Communications (UC) Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of large-scale, global network operations and modernization efforts for the U.S. Department of State.

The role oversees 24x7 worldwide operations, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across regions. The candidate will define the enterprise architecture, drive modernization, and mentor staff while collaborating with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of technical experience.
• US citizenship required.
• Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.
• CISSP credential.
• CCIE Collaboration.
• Experience with large-scale network modernization.
• Experience with SDN/SD-WAN and cloud networking.
• Experience with major vendors (Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DT and Program Director on defining outputs, outcomes, and adoption framework for project creation and implementation.
• Lead team providing steady‑state support for current UC operations, preparing for a modernization journey.
• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network capabilities, aligning solutions with business, technology, and cybersecurity objectives.
• Design secure, scalable, and automated and AI‑augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and operational support.
• Establish governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware, process, and procedure.
• Develop architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, metrics, and telemetry driven reporting that promote consistency, automation, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• Serve a trusted advisor, technical leader, and mentor across the program, collaborating with other senior technical leaders and mid‑to‑junior‑career staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Enterprise IT

Job description

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Unified Communications (UC) Architect to lead the technical design and implementation of large-scale, global network operations and modernization efforts for the U.S. Department of State.

The role oversees 24x7 worldwide operations, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across regions. The candidate will define the enterprise architecture, drive modernization, and mentor staff while collaborating with senior leaders.