Cloud Architect

General Dynamics • LaGrange, AR

244d • $136,000 - $184,000 • Remote

About The Position

Seize your opportunity with GDIT to make a personal impact as a Cloud Architect supporting the Administrative Office of the US Courts (AOUSC) Case Management Systems Office (CMSO). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to this challenging project and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cloud Architect, you will help support the AOUSC CMSO in its modernization effort for one of its mission-critical applications used by U.S. district and appellate court staff and external users. CMSO has a mature agile practice using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and supports a broad range of complex business systems which are instrumental to the AOUSC mission.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering or relevant computer-based major
• 5+ years related experience in development and/or cloud infrastructures
• Demonstrated experience modernizing applications and utilizing cloud-native solutions available from major Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)
• Experience in software engineering and design architectures
• Experience and understanding of best practices regarding system security measures
• Experience with building and migrating software and IT services to align to strategic needs and goals
• Experience conducting research for advanced technologies to determine how IT can support business needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure
• Experience with on-premises to cloud migrations or IT transformations
• Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies
• Experience with Java, Perl, Angular, .Net and other open-source technology stack to provide cross-platform implementation options
• Experience with frameworks, including Microservices, to allow stable and timely delivery of functionality
• Experience with Cloud computing and Hybrid Cloud platforms
• Experience in DevOps and DevSecOps approaches
• Experienced with process design and documentation methodologies, and design and production of quality deliverables, process and use case modeling, business case development
• Experience identifying and applying industry tools, solutions, methods best practices, and emerging technologies

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Office 365 Online, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Active Directory and other Microsoft platforms (e.g., MS SQL Server, MS SQL Service Integration Services, MS SQL Server Analysis Services)

Responsibilities

• Support CMSO by providing leadership and architectural direction to develop modernized, cloud-native products, outlining the required cloud architecture
• Assist in the development of a technical roadmap
• Establish and implement the architectural standards for cloud-native development, as well as policies and procedures for modernized applications
• Define and implement requirements, define appropriate design patterns, best practices, and use innovative approaches with modern cloud strategies
• Assess legacy applications for modernization opportunities
• Modernize databases using managed cloud services
• Recommend cloud security best practices
• Define governance frameworks for access control, data protection, and compliance policies
• Optimize application performance
• Recommend cost optimization strategies
• Design with application availability, reliability, and fault tolerance in mind
• Work closely with developers, product teams, and business stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between business goals and technical modernization efforts

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree