Systems Architect (TS or Q Clearance Required)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a senior Systems Architect to design and guide enterprise and cloud architectures. The role focuses on DNS, Azure, and AWS, with on‑prem and cloud migrations, in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration.

The position requires a Top Secret/DOE access clearance and is on‑site in Denver, CO. You will lead architecture decisions, modernize environments, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with diverse IT teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• DNS architecture expertise.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Cloud migration experience to Azure/AWS.
• On-premises infrastructure knowledge (VDI, AVD, VMware, M365).
• Ability to clearly communicate complex topics to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted solutions architecture expert.
• Identify and design solutions based on business and technical requirements; assess options and recommend optimal architectures.
• Research and evaluate current and emerging technologies and recommend adoption or refinement.
• Improve existing system and business process architectures for performance, security, and efficiency.
• Ensure architecture teams deliver scalable, secure cloud and on‑prem solutions.
• Develop and maintain service design procedures using established frameworks.
• Deliver technical presentations and briefings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Elicit and refine customer requirements and recommend products across software, platform, network, and cloud domains.
• Design, plan, and deploy DNS architectures with scalability and security in mind.
• Guide cloud migration initiatives to Azure and AWS; provide cost/schedule/risk updates.
• Mentor less‑experienced professionals; may lead a team or tasks.

Skills

DNS architecture

Azure

AWS

Cloud migrations

On‑prem infrastructure

Linux

Infoblox

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

Tools

VMware

Infoblox

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). You will play a crucial role via the following:

• 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

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Architect must have:

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

• Experience with Linux (e.g., system administration, troubleshooting, integration in mixed Windows/Linux environments, and supporting Linux workloads on‑prem and in the cloud).
• Familiarity with DNS-related and network services technologies such as Infoblox or similar platforms.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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

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.

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.