Azure Solution Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology • Newington, VA

9d • $164,382 - $212,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an Azure Solutions Architect for its Federal Civilian Division. The role supports a large-scale, global Cloud and Data Center Services program for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technology. The architect designs and deploys Azure cloud services across enterprise environments to support the department’s mission, objectives, and goals. The position combines Azure expertise with client leadership, solution shaping, operational oversight, and technical mentorship.

The architect designs and configures Azure infrastructure and platform services, including AI solutions, and uses infrastructure-as-code to standardize and automate deployments in hybrid and multicloud environments. The role develops Azure landing-zone strategy and governance, and supports platform services involving converged and cloud infrastructure, data protection, monitoring, and security.

The position supports 24x7x365 cloud operations, service delivery, incident escalation, monitoring, migrations, performance tuning, resource lifecycle management, and operational readiness. It also designs security controls and governance aligned with applicable government requirements and industry frameworks, and works with service providers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to improve delivery and standardize cloud practices. The architect prepares documentation and knowledge-transfer materials for government employees and support contractors.

The position is hybrid or onsite in the National Capital Region, with periodic travel to customer and data-center sites. Travel outside the area is expected to be less than 10%. This is a contingent position expected to start in spring 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure IaaS/PaaS, virtual networks, routing, storage, compute, identity integrations, automation, scripting (PowerShell and CLI), monitoring/observability tools, hybrid and hyperconverged computing environments, and cloud security best practices.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to work hybrid or onsite within the National Capital Region and travel periodically to customer and data-center sites; travel outside the area is expected to be less than 10%.

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 relevant certifications, such as Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), Azure Server Administrator Associate (AZ-802), Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), GH-series GitHub certifications, AI-series Azure AI certifications, certifications from other cloud providers, VMware certifications, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with CloudFinOps programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and configure Azure IaaS, PaaS, virtual networks, and Azure-based AI solutions.
• Use infrastructure-as-code tools such as ARM/Bicep or Terraform to standardize and automate deployments in hybrid and multicloud environments.
• Develop Azure landing-zone strategy and standards for governance, tagging, RBAC, policy enforcement, cost controls, and operations.
• Support engineering of platform services, including converged and cloud infrastructure, data protection, monitoring, and security infrastructure.
• Support 24x7x365 cloud operations with Enterprise Operations and Site Operations teams; serve 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 optimization 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 Azure security controls and governance aligned with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST-800-53, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark, Microsoft cybersecurity reference architectures, and customer or ATO requirements.
• Support FedRAMP, NIST RMF/FISMA controls, other applicable security frameworks, Zero Trust adoption, and Department of State cybersecurity directives.
• Design continuous monitoring, reporting, and self-healing solutions using native tools, automation, and AI.
• Collaborate with Department of State 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 employees and support contractors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full-flex work week where possible.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior