Aure Solution Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology • Springfield, WA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an Azure Solutions 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 architect will design and deploy Azure cloud services across enterprise environments in support of the Department of State’s mission, objectives, and goals. The role combines Azure expertise with client leadership, solution shaping, operational oversight, and technical mentorship.

The position supports Azure platform engineering, cloud operations and service delivery, security and compliance, and stakeholder collaboration. It includes supporting 24x7x365 cloud operations with Enterprise Operations and Site Operations teams, serving as an escalation point for ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management, and collaborating with service providers, engineering teams, stakeholders, Government FTEs, and support contractors.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; an additional four years of experience may be substituted for the 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 on-site 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), GitHub certifications, 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, Terraform, or similar tools to standardize and automate deployments in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Develop Azure landing zone strategy, including governance configuration, 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 in coordination 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 through 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 requirements, 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 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) plan with company match.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance provided or available.
• Full-flex work weeks where possible.
• Internal mobility support and career-development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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