Software Architect/SME (Top Secret)

General Dynamics Information Technology

1d•$195,240 - $264,148•Hybrid

About The Position

Software Architect/Subject Matter Expert Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Software Engineering, SME. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Software Engineer, SME you will help ensure the success of the Army mission. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale Army software sustainment and modernization program, focused on sustaining a number of key programs and transitioning legacy systems into secure, cloud-based enterprise solutions. The Software Architect shall design and implement secure, scalable, and robust data analytics and application solutions for the ARNG portfolio; develop and maintain business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; and develop IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures. Software Engineering Leadership Lead full-lifecycle software engineering (requirements through sustainment). Define enterprise engineering standards aligned to Agile/DevSecOps. Develop and maintain SDLC plans ensuring traceability, auditability, and DoD/Army compliance. Agile & DevSecOps Build and mature DevSecOps pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment. Implement CI/CD to accelerate secure delivery. Mentor cross-functional teams in Agile practices. Army Force Management Expertise Apply deep knowledge of the Army Force Management Model (TAA, PPBE, GFM DI, DFS, DFE, D2R). Translate Army/Joint requirements into engineering priorities. Coordinate with HQDA G-3/5/7 GFIM CMO and stakeholders for aligned capabilities. System Sustainment & Modernization Oversee sustainment of legacy systems (DRRS-A, FMS, IMA, ARNG DLP, MUP). Guide modernization, decommissioning, and transition to enterprise solutions. Direct infrastructure consolidation and migration to DoD cloud environments. Data & Compliance Establish data quality and performance measurement processes. Produce required documentation (CSDs, TIPs, Release Plans, FRDs, RTMs) for auditability and certification. Strategic Collaboration & Enterprise Design Define “as-is,” transition, and “to-be” enterprise architecture for all applications. Drive collaboration with government, mission partners, and industry on product end states. Leverage commercial tools and best practices to accelerate capability delivery. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or related field from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or a nationally recognized accreditor

Requirements

8+ years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or related field from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or a nationally recognized accreditor
The candidate must possess SecurityX or CASP+ or CCSP or Cloud+ or CSSLP or FITSP-D or GDSA or GSEC or CISSO or CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP or GCIA or GCLD or GCSA or GICSP.
8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a minimum of three or more years in a software or data architect role.
Hands-on experience with data analytics technologies, including data warehousing, extract, transform, load (ETL) tools, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
Expertise in software development lifecycle management, system architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and enterprise system integration.
Familiarity with modern tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub, Docker, and automated test frameworks.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Cloud Infrastructure
DevSecOps
Docker Kubernetes Design
Software Solutions
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Nice To Haves

Experience managing service operations as a service manager against SLAs on a DoW/Defense TO/contract.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, and experience with command-line tools for automation and data manipulation.
Experience with COOP/Continuity of Government (COG) planning.
Expertise in designing and implementing solutions using cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud.
ITIL Managing Professional certification

Responsibilities

Lead full-lifecycle software engineering (requirements through sustainment).
Define enterprise engineering standards aligned to Agile/DevSecOps.
Develop and maintain SDLC plans ensuring traceability, auditability, and DoD/Army compliance.
Build and mature DevSecOps pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
Implement CI/CD to accelerate secure delivery.
Mentor cross-functional teams in Agile practices.
Apply deep knowledge of the Army Force Management Model (TAA, PPBE, GFM DI, DFS, DFE, D2R).
Translate Army/Joint requirements into engineering priorities.
Coordinate with HQDA G-3/5/7 GFIM CMO and stakeholders for aligned capabilities.
Oversee sustainment of legacy systems (DRRS-A, FMS, IMA, ARNG DLP, MUP).
Guide modernization, decommissioning, and transition to enterprise solutions.
Direct infrastructure consolidation and migration to DoD cloud environments.
Establish data quality and performance measurement processes.
Produce required documentation (CSDs, TIPs, Release Plans, FRDs, RTMs) for auditability and certification.
Define “as-is,” transition, and “to-be” enterprise architecture for all applications.
Drive collaboration with government, mission partners, and industry on product end states.
Leverage commercial tools and best practices to accelerate capability delivery.

Benefits

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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.
To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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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