Strategic Mission Systems Solutions Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 170,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Educational Assistance

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a senior architect to deliver mission‑critical architectural guidance across USSTRATCOM’s on‑prem environments.

You will translate operational and business needs into secure, scalable architectures that support critical national security missions. You will define end‑to‑end architectures for complex distributed systems, lead design sessions, assess solutions, and ensure compliance with performance and security requirements across diverse

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; additional experience may substitute.
• 10+ years of related professional experience in architecture, engineering, or technical leadership.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Experience in secure DoD environments and enterprise IT architectures

Responsibilities

• Deliver architectural guidance for mission‑critical systems across USSTRATCOM on‑prem environments.
• Translate requirements into secure, scalable architectures.
• Define end‑to‑end system architectures for complex distributed software in on‑prem data centers and mission environments.
• Lead architectural design sessions, assessments, and solution evaluations for products and services.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet performance, security, and compliance standards across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, SAP/SAR.

Skills

Design

Solutions Design

Technical Architecture

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Job Qualifications

Design, Solutions Design, Technical Architecture

Job Description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret

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

Certifications

None

Experience

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA NE Offutt AFB

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans