Systems Engineer Junior to Senior LEVELS

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 92 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical plan options

Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Systems Architect to shape secure, scalable enterprise IT and cloud architectures supporting the NNSA. Onsite in Washington, DC, the role demands a TS/Q clearance and deep DNS expertise with hands-on Azure and AWS experience.

You will drive architectural decisions, modernize environments, and guide migrations to Azure/AWS while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust on‑prem and cloud solutions.

Qualificações

• Education & Experience: BA/BS and 20+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clearance: Active TS or Q-level clearance.
• Technical Skills & Capabilities: Deep expertise in DNS architecture with ability to explain concepts; hands-on Azure and AWS design; cloud migration expertise; strong on‑premises Infra (VDI, AVD, VMware, M365).
• Experience with Linux in mixed Windows/Linux environments and DNS-related network services such as Infoblox.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Other Requirements: Random Drug Screening; U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsabilidades

• 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 and recommend optimal architectures.
• Research and evaluate current and emerging technologies; advise on adoption or refinement of processes and standards.
• Assess existing system and business process architectures; work with stakeholders to improve performance, security, and efficiency.
• Ensure architecture teams deliver scalable, secure cloud and on‑prem solutions aligned with goals.
• Develop and maintain service design procedures and processes using established frameworks.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and analyses to diverse audiences.
• Elicit and refine customer requirements; evaluate alternatives and recommend products and configurations.

Conhecimentos

Networking

Routers

System Administration

Systems Design

Formação académica

BA/BS + 20+ years experience

Ferramentas

DNS

Azure

AWS

VMware

Infoblox

Microsoft 365

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top SecretPublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:Skills: Networking, Routers, System Administration, Systems DesignCertifications: NoneExperience: 5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required: Yes

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 onsite in Washington, DC .

Role Overview: Systems Architect

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 .

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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 & Experience:
  • BA/BS and 20+ years of relevant experience , or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clearance:
  • Active TS or Q-level clearance.
• 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.
• Other Requirements:
  • Random Drug Screening
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice to Have

• MA/MS in a related field.
• Experience working with the Department of Energy (DOE) .
• Current or previous Q Clearance.
• Experience working with DISA STIGs and related compliance frameworks.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect ).

The likely salary range for this position is $92,307 - $124,887. 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: 40Travel Required: NoneTelecommuting Options: OnsiteWork Location: USA MD GermantownAdditional Work Locations: Any Location / Remote, USA CO Denver, USA NM Albuquerque, USA NM Los Alamos

Total Rewards at GDIT

• medical plan options
• Health Savings Accounts
• dental plan options
• a vision plan
• 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.
• full flex work weeks
• a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
• an additional 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid leave and paid holidays prorated based on the employee's date of hire
• paid family leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
• short and long-term disability benefits
• life
• accidental death and dismemberment
• personal accident
• critical illness
• business travel and accident insurance

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

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