Technical Architect - Active Top Secret required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington; On-site; USD 135,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to act as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals. The role includes hands-on engineering to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and convey value to leadership.

The position requires a strategic and technical operator capable of independent work, senior stakeholder collaboration, and modernization leadership across IT

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise IT systems administration.
• Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.
• Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (retired in 2021).
• Preferred: Azure or AWS Solution Architect; CISSP or CSSIP; Windows Server Hybrid Administrator

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.
• Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.
• Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

IT Systems

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

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:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise Architecture (EA), Information Technology (IT) Systems, Technical Support

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals. This role requires the ability to operate independently at both the strategic and technical levels, including performing hands-on engineering work to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and conveying proof-of-value benefits to leadership.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.

• Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.

• Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.

• Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.

• Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.

• Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.

• Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.

• Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (retired in 2021)

Preferred :

Azure or AWS Solution Architect

Active CISSP or CSSIP

Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Technical leadership and mentoring

• Adaptability and innovation

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 thatidentifiescareer 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, competitivepayand paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

The likely salary range for this position is $165,750 - $224,250. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

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