Lead Cloud Architect
About The Position
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Lead Cloud Architect to join its cloud infrastructure team and work directly with a federal client to modernize and expand cloud capabilities. The role leads the design of scalable cloud infrastructure and develops systems to support multi-cloud environments, cross-account applications, SASE, and automated solutions. It collaborates with client stakeholders to define technical requirements and objectives, guides DevOps and SecOps engineers, and promotes secure cloud strategies, CI/CD practices, and automation for provisioning cloud services. The architect also partners with senior leadership, enterprise architecture teams, and agency personnel on cloud adoption strategies and communicates complex architectures to technical and non-technical stakeholders. The position is remote, with a travel requirement of less than 10%. Candidates must be able to pass a background check to obtain Public Trust. The employer does not offer sponsorship; candidates must have official legal status in the United States and have continuously resided in the country for the last two years. The stated salary range is $170,144–$230,000, with compensation based on experience, geographic location, and potentially contractual requirements.
Requirements
- Technical training, certification(s), or degree.
- 10+ years of IT/digital transformation experience.
- 5+ years of deep hands-on experience with AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP cloud architectures and implementations.
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines.
- Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust.
- Must have official legal status in the United States and have continuously resided in the United States for the last two years.
- Sponsorship is not offered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Linux OS.
- Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies and tools such as Terraform, Jenkins, or GitLab.
- Professional cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Proven experience bridging on-premise systems with cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of scalable cloud infrastructure.
- Develop systems to scale support for multi-cloud environments, cross-account applications, SASE, and automated solutions.
- Collaborate with client stakeholders to define technical requirements and objectives.
- Guide a team of DevOps and SecOps engineers, ensuring innovative and secure cloud strategies.
- Promote CI/CD practices and automation tools for provisioning cloud services.
- Partner with senior leadership, enterprise architecture teams, and agency personnel to build cloud adoption strategies.
- Communicate complex cloud architectures effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and eligible paid family leave.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Full-flex work weeks where possible.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life insurance and other insurance offerings, including accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
- Career growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool.
- Internal mobility support.
- Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
