Strategic Mission Systems Solutions Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 170,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits (Medical, Df

401K with company match

Educational Assistance and eLearning

Internal mobility team

Rewards and Recognition programs

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a seasoned Enterprise Architect to deliver architecture guidance for mission-critical systems at USSTRATCOM. You will translate complex requirements into secure, scalable end-to-end solutions across on-prem and hybrid environments.

With 10+ years in architecture/leadership, you will lead design sessions, evaluate products, and ensure security and interoperability; a Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; additional experience may substitute.
• 10+ years in architecture, engineering, or technical leadership.
• Top Secret/SCI eligibility required; US citizenship required.
• Location: Offutt AFB, NE; willingness to work on-site.
• Expertise in solution architecture, enterprise design and API-driven integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance for mission-critical systems across USSTRATCOM on-prem environments.
• Translate requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architectures.
• Define end-to-end architectures for complex, distributed software solutions.
• Lead architectural design sessions, assessments, and evaluations of various products.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and interoperability standards.
• Evaluate GOTS/COTS and customize lifecycle strategies for products/services.
• Design on-prem compute, storage, and network solutions, including virtualization.
• Establish standards and guardrails for robust, maintainable solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews and risk assessments aligned with mission goals.
• Support modernization efforts including cloud adoption and containerization.
• Assist with financial forecasting and cost modeling for architectures.
• Provide senior technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.

Skills

Design

Solutions Design

Technical Architecture

Education

BA/BS (additional experience may substitute)

Job description

Req ID: RQ229680

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Technical Solutions

Skills:

Design,Solutions Design,Technical Architecture

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

The work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.

You will play a crucial role in providing support in the following areas:

• Deliver business and technical architectural guidance supporting mission‑critical systems across USSTRATCOM on‑prem environments.

• Translate operational, mission, and business requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient solution architectures.

• Define and document end‑to‑end system architectures for complex, distributed software solutions in on‑prem data centers and mission environments.

• Lead architectural design sessions, technical assessments, and solution evaluations for GOTS, COTS, and custom‑developed products and services.

• Ensure proposed solutions comply with performance, interoperability, security, and compliance standards across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, TSLAN, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environments.

• Evaluate and integrate GOTS and COTS products, and define lifecycle strategies for selection, onboarding, configuration/customization, patching/upgrades, operations/maintenance, and decommissioning/replacement.

• Design solutions that effectively leverage on‑prem compute, storage, and network infrastructure, including virtualization platforms and application servers.

• Establish and enforce technical standards, coding practices, and architectural guardrails to ensure robust, maintainable, and secure solutions.

• Conduct architecture reviews, design walkthroughs, and risk assessments to validate alignment with mission objectives and technical constraints.

• Support modernization efforts involving cloud adoption (where applicable), platform automation, containerization, and advanced architectural patterns in alignment with USSTRATCOM objectives.

• Assisting with financial forecasting and cost modeling for proposed and existing solution architectures, including estimating implementation, licensing, operations, and sustainment costs to inform business cases and program planning.

• Provide senior‑level technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, developers, and cross‑functional teams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS (additional experience may substitute).

• Experience: 10+ years of related professional experience in architecture, engineering, or technical leadership.

• Required Certifications: ITIL Foundations v4/v5 Certificate and DoW 8140 Certification within 9 Months

• Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status

• Location: Offutt AFB, NE

• Demonstrated expertise in solution architecture, enterprise design, API‑driven integration, security, and distributed systems.

• Demonstrated ability to assess, design, integrate, modernize, and sustain enterprise infrastructure supporting on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based environments.

• Proficiency in infrastructure design and system integration in secure DoW environments.

• Strong communication skills for working across technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including senior government and mission leaders.

• Ability to apply strategic thinking, critical analysis, and continuous learning in fast‑moving, mission‑focused environments.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) for architectural documentation, diagrams, and presentations.

• Ability to develop data products, metrics, dashboards, reports, and other decision-support materials.

• Strong interpersonal and customer‑service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, stakeholders, and peers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)

• 401K with company match

• Educational Assistance and eLearning

• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement

• Rewards and Recognition programs

• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking

SCITLS

The likely salary range for this position is $170,144 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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