Chief Architect

Join General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) as a Chief Architect and play a key role in driving the technology strategy forward. As a member of the SCITLS program management team, you will provide strategic recommendations and ensure that the solution fits the defined purpose.

• Analyze and recommend improvements to existing infrastructure and service offerings, including guidance and support in modernizing and securing networks and refactoring applications and migrating remaining data center applications to cloud.
• Work in partnership with customers to understand and participate in the development of new mission support IT strategies assessing current and future skills and technologies to support emerging mission needs.
• Making recommendations to customers in the shaping of the future of enterprise architecture and roadmaps for the commands.
• Assesses DoD frameworks and help to ensure implemented use cases adhere to that framework.
• Develop "as is" and "to be" architecture and solutions focusing on scalability and extensibility.

• Experience in designing and deploying enterprise systems architectures.
• Experience with DevSecOps, including maturing existing CI/CD pipeline.
• Experienced with securing at least one of the following cloud service provider types: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Experience with Security Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) and obtaining Authorization To Operate (ATO) for new systems.
• Experience with Enterprise Agile/SAFe disciplines.
• Navigate between different levels of technical detail across a breadth of technologies and capabilities to best understand what we currently have and appreciate the implications of recommendations of what is to be done.
• Self-motivated and focused on delivering outcomes; ability to work independently and collaborate with teams.
• Strong communication skills (writing, speaking, and listening); ability to articulate solutions and rationale for design decisions.
• Strong technical writing experience and experience presenting solutions to both business and technical stakeholders, to include leading technical section approaches.
• Knowledge or certification in Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) frameworks.

• Experience with Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS, Google).
• Experience with databases, specifically Oracle.
• Experience with API Gateways such as MuleSoft, Azure Gateway Service.
• Knowledge of Container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with UIPath.

• Education: Master's degree with 15 years of prior relevant experience.
• Clearance: Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Required Certifications: ITIL 4 Foundation Certification; As required in DoD 8570 IAT-III or IAM-III; SAFe for Architect certification and willingness to obtain SAFe 6 Architect.

At GDIT, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. We also offer opportunities for professional growth and development, including paid education and certifications. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and innovative organization that is shaping the future of technology and mission services.