Chief Systems Architect - TS/SCI w/Poly
About The Position
GDIT is seeking an experienced Chief Systems Architect to lead the technical architecture, design, and modernization of mission‑critical collection systems supporting a high‑visibility national security customer. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical authority, ensuring all architectural solutions meet Sponsor requirements while guiding the development and documentation of cloud‑based collection capabilities. Your leadership will shape the technical direction of the program and drive innovation that enhances mission agility, security, and effectiveness. This role is ideal for a senior architect who thrives on modernization at scale and wants to directly contribute to mission outcomes while developing and mentoring elite engineering teams.
Requirements
- TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
- 7+ years of architecture experience designing, developing, and documenting cloud‑based collection capabilities and services.
- 5+ years of experience driving innovation and optimization in collection system design, development, and deployment.
- Demonstrated expertise with AI, ML, and cloud computing to architect and lead secure, agile, and mission‑effective collection solutions.
- US Citizenship Required
Nice To Haves
- 7+ years of OSINT‑specific architecture experience, including design, development, and documentation of cloud‑based collection capabilities.
- Proven knowledge of modern cloud technologies, AI, and ML to support advanced OSINT‑focused mission solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end technical architecture for advanced cloud‑based collection capabilities aligned with Sponsor mission requirements.
- Guide technical design decisions, set architecture standards, and integrate emerging technologies to support modernized collection environments.
- Oversee creation and maintenance of architectural documentation, including system interfaces, integration patterns, and technical standards for secure, scalable mission delivery.
- Champion innovation and optimization across solution design, development, and deployment to improve mission agility and performance.
- Provide authoritative technical leadership to engineering teams, ensuring coherence across cloud, data, API, and service layers.
- Partner with mission stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to translate operational needs into compliant architectures.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies—including AI, ML, and advanced cloud services—to enhance mission‑specific collection capabilities.
- Brief senior technical and mission leadership on architectural strategies, tradeoffs, and recommended approaches.
Benefits
- 401K: With company match.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
- Career Growth: Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
- Professional Development: Growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
- Innovative Tech: Access to cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the mission.
- Work-Life Balance: Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including 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 are provided or available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
