Systems Architect (TS or Q Clearance Required)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility support

Benefits package

Flexible work options

Military-friendly culture

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Systems Architect to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on-site in Denver, CO. This role shapes secure, scalable enterprise IT and cloud solutions for a critical U.S. government program.

You will lead architecture decisions, modernize environments, and advise on DNS, Azure and AWS migrations, on‑prem infrastructure, and Linux. A Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• Deep expertise in DNS, Azure, AWS, and cloud migrations.

Responsibilities

• Define secure, scalable architectures that meet business needs.
• Lead modernization efforts across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Advise on DNS, cloud migrations, and on‑prem infrastructure architectures.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams; collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

DNS architecture

Azure

AWS

Cloud migrations

On-prem infrastructure

VMware

O365 integration

Security clearance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science/Arts

Tools

VMware

Azure Virtual Desktop

Office 365

Job description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Architect with GDIT supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In this mission-focused role, you’ll shape secure, scalable enterprise IT and cloud solutions that directly impact how a critical U.S. government agency operates. This position is on‑site in Denver, CO.

As a Systems Architect at GDIT, you will be a recognized technical leader responsible for designing, evaluating, and guiding enterprise and cloud architectures that align with business and mission needs. You will drive architectural decisions, modernize existing environments, and provide thought leadership on current and emerging technologies—especially around DNS, Azure, AWS, cloud migrations, on‑premises infrastructure, and Linux.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Systems Architect, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

• Serve as a trusted solutions architecture expert, recognized as an industry leader in your domain.
• Identify and design solutions based on business and technical requirements; assess alternatives, analyze trade-offs, and recommend optimal architectures.
• Research and evaluate current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods, and recommend where to adopt, adapt, or refine processes and standards.
• Assess existing system and business process architectures and work with stakeholders to recommend improvements for performance, security, and efficiency.
• Ensure technical architecture teams deliver effective, scalable, and secure system and cloud solutions that support organizational goals and mission objectives.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain service design procedures and processes using established frameworks and methodologies.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, test plans, and analytical briefings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Elicit and refine customer requirements, evaluate alternatives, and recommend products and configurations across software, platform, network, and cloud domains.
• Design, plan, and deploy DNS architectures with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Implement and optimize monitoring tools and alerts to proactively detect and address performance and security issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to integrate on‑premises and cloud-based solutions into the broader enterprise environment.
• Support and guide cloud migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution of application and infrastructure migrations to Azure and AWS.
• Provide clear status updates on cost, schedule, risks, and quality to stakeholders and leadership.
• Coach and mentor less‑experienced professionals; may serve as a team or task lead.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 15+ years of related experience
• Technical Skills & Capabilities (Required):
  • Deep expertise in DNS architecture, with the ability to clearly explain DNS concepts and intricacies to technical teams.
  • Hands‑on experience designing and implementing solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Cloud migration expertise, including understanding of migration strategies and patterns (e.g., rehost, replatform, refactor) and experience supporting or leading migrations of workloads to Azure and/or AWS.
  • Strong understanding of on‑premises infrastructure, including:
    • VDI solutions
    • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
    • VMware technologies, including load balancing concepts and integrations
    • Microsoft 365 / Office 365 (O365) services and integrations with on‑prem and cloud environments
• Security Clearance Level: Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance -or- active DOE Q Access Authorization.
• US Citizenship Required.
• This position is subject to random drug screening.
• Location: On customer site in Denver, CO., Washington, D.C., Germantown, MD, or Albuquerque, NM

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Flexibility: Full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.