Systems Architect (TS/Q clearance required)

About this role

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications: Skills: Complex Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Technical Architecture Certifications: None Experience: 20 + years of related experience US 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 ).

Why GDIT

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. You’ll join a team that values expertise, collaboration, and mission impact. You’ll benefit from: • 401(k) with company match • Comprehensive health and wellness   programs • An   internal mobility team   dedicated to supporting your career growth • Professional development opportunities , including paid education and certifications • Access to   cutting-edge technology   and complex, mission-critical environments • Paid vacation and holidays   to rest and recharge

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%

T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for al

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