Principal Software Cloud Architect - Active TS/SCI /w Poly (up to 30k sign bonus)

General Dynamics • Annapolis Junction, MD

98d • $148,750 - $201,250

About The Position

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 for new hires! At General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), you won't just be joining a team—you'll be joining a mission. Our people are trusted to solve the toughest challenges, create technology solutions that matter, and help protect lives across the globe. As a Software Cloud Architect, you'll be at the forefront of building cutting-edge, mission-critical applications that directly support those who serve. This is your opportunity to do career-defining work on impactful projects in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline.
• 5-8 years of application design and development experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with AWS: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, VPC.
• Experience with DevOps CI/CD utilizing technologies such as GitLab, TerraForm.
• Experience in implementing cloud solutions.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented design methodologies and design patterns.
• Experience with containerization desired (ex: Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Linux (Red Hat and CentOS).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Terraform.
• Exposure to Kubernetes.
• Exposure to NiFi.
• Experience with Java.
• Experience with Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of our IT infrastructure while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Streamline workflows and deliver inventive technical solutions that maximize efficiency.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate development progress, technical strategies, and costs.
• Drive process optimization across the organization with scalable, forward-thinking solutions.
• Continuously evaluate existing and emerging technologies to keep our systems mission-ready.
• Collaborate with your team to design and optimize innovative cloud-based solutions that improve performance, scalability, and data processing across mission-critical systems.
• Lead cloud initiatives by leveraging AWS to ensure scalability, availability, and reliability.
• Optimize applications for rapid release cycles while ensuring system stability.
• Support DevSecOps integration within Agile Kanban teams.
• Uphold Zero Trust security principles and federal IT security compliance standards.
• Provide detailed guidance and maintain up-to-date documentation of system architecture.
• Conduct periodic audits of infrastructure and architecture to ensure accuracy and readiness.

Benefits

• 401K with company match.
• Rewards program for high-performing employees.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation and 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.

What This Job Offers

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