AWS Solution Architect
About The Position
GDIT is seeking an AWS Solution Architect for its Federal Civilian Division to support a large-scale global Cloud and Data Center Services program for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technology. The role designs and deploys cloud services across enterprise environments and combines cloud expertise with client leadership, solution shaping, operational oversight, and technical mentorship. The position supports platform engineering and cloud operations, including service delivery in coordination with enterprise and site operations teams. It contributes to incident, problem, and change management workflows, monitoring and cost optimization, cloud migrations, workload performance, and resource lifecycle management. The architect designs security controls and governance aligned with applicable security frameworks and customer requirements, supports compliance and continuous monitoring, and collaborates with service providers, engineering teams, and stakeholders. The role also prepares documentation, runbooks, diagrams, proposals, and knowledge-transfer materials. This is a contingent position expected to start in Spring 2027. It is hybrid in the National Capital Region, with periodic travel to customer and data center sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering, or hybrid cloud environments.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification.
- Hands-on expertise with AWS IaaS/PaaS, virtual networks, routing, storage, compute, identity integrations, automation, and scripting such as PowerShell and Python.
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools, hybrid and hyperconverged computing environments, and cloud security best practices.
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Availability for a hybrid role in the National Capital Region and periodic travel to customer and data center sites.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 12 years of relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering, or hybrid cloud environments.
- Additional pertinent AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Generative AI Developer, or AWS Certified Security; certifications from other cloud providers; VMware certifications; Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE); or similar.
- Demonstrated experience with CloudFinOps programs.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and configure cloud infrastructure and platform services, including IaaS, PaaS, virtual networks, and Azure-based AI solutions.
- Use Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as ARM/Bicep and Terraform to standardize and automate deployments in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Develop AWS Control Tower strategy and governance configurations, including tagging, RBAC, policy enforcement, cost controls, and operational standards.
- Support engineering of platform services, including converged/cloud infrastructure, data protection, monitoring, and security infrastructure.
- Support 24x7x365 cloud operations with Enterprise Operations and Site Operations teams, serving as an escalation point for incident, problem, and change management workflows aligned with ITIL practices.
- Design and deploy monitoring for performance, health, consumption, scaling behavior, and anomalies; recommend cost optimizations and right-sizing strategies.
- Lead cloud migrations, virtual infrastructure improvements, workload performance tuning, and resource lifecycle management using vendor and security-framework best practices.
- Ensure cloud resources meet operational readiness, uptime, and reliability standards using automation and data analysis.
- Design AWS security controls and governance aligned with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST-800-53, AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, AWS Foundational Security Best Practices, and customer or ATO requirements.
- Support FedRAMP, NIST RMF/FISMA controls, applicable security frameworks, Zero Trust adoption, and DOS cybersecurity directives.
- Design continuous monitoring, reporting, and self-healing solutions using native tools, automation, and AI.
- Collaborate with DT service providers, cross-functional engineering teams, and stakeholders to improve service delivery, standardize cloud practices, and streamline delivery.
- Prepare documentation, runbooks, diagrams, proposals, and knowledge-transfer materials for Government FTEs and support contractors.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plan options.
- Disability benefits, life insurance, and other income-protection insurance offerings.
- Full-flex work weeks where possible.
- AI-powered career tool and internal mobility support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
