Cloud Architect / Developer SME

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems. This role involves architecting secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures, designing cloud-native data platforms, and automating cloud provisioning. The position requires implementing robust security controls, driving FinOps optimization, and guiding engineering teams on cloud best practices. Key tasks include migrating NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems and the NTIA Secret environment to Azure Government, enhancing the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems, and modernizing operations by pushing towards Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native solutions where possible. Applications will be replatformed to leverage Azure PaaS or rehosted using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if PaaS is not feasible. The role will utilize Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework, leveraging the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on a single tenant architecture.

Requirements

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience
Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework
Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise
Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages
One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)
Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance
US Citizenship Required

Responsibilities

Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity
Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures
Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments
Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls
Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation
Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices
Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government
Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud
Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations
Migrate and modernize with config-level changes
Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible
Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS
Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS
Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework
Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect

Benefits

Medical plan options
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 insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance