Systems Architect – Enterprise & Cloud for Federal Missions

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) is seeking an experienced Systems Architect to support NASA initiatives, delivering enterprise architectures across the portfolio. The role emphasizes leadership, system integration, cloud and cybersecurity, and alignment with NASA standards.

The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, engage stakeholders, and ensure designs are scalable, compliant, and secure, suitable for federal mission programs based in the Los Angeles area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in systems architecture, enterprise architecture, or technical leadership roles.
• Extensive NASA environments or comparable federal mission system experience.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring staff in architectural practices.
• Experience designing and managing system architectures and documenting them.

Responsibilities

• Engage with NASA customers and internal teams to understand requirements and objectives.
• Communicate architectural decisions, tradeoffs, and approaches to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise architectures aligned with NASA standards and digital transformation goals.
• Develop end-to-end system architectures, data flows, and infrastructure models.
• Ensure architectures comply with NASA, NIST, and federal IT standards and security requirements.

Skills

Complex Systems

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (GDIT) is seeking an experienced Systems Architect to support NASA initiatives, delivering enterprise architectures across the portfolio. The role emphasizes leadership, system integration, cloud and cybersecurity, and alignment with NASA standards.

The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, engage stakeholders, and ensure designs are scalable, compliant, and secure, suitable for federal mission programs based in the Los Angeles area.