Solutions Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology • Tampa, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Solutions Architect position is in support of HQSOCOM at MacDill AFB. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a multifaceted role developing and implementing platform and infrastructure solutions while managing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC) processes. You will ensure smooth and efficient implementation of complex systems, diagnose and resolve technical issues, and collaborate across teams to meet mission and project requirements within scope, time, and budget constraints. This role requires exceptional problem‑solving ability, strong communication skills, and deep expertise in systems architecture, emerging technologies, and enterprise‑level cloud environments.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing platform and infrastructure solutions for large‑scale enterprise applications
• Strong expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, containerization, networking, and security
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and methodologies including CI/CD, automation, and monitoring
• Proficiency with IaC and CaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Experience with version control tools such as Git or SVN
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and security
• Experience designing highly available, scalable, and fault‑tolerant systems using IaC/CaC
• Experience with Agile and DevOps practices
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
• Active TS/SCI required
• 12 years of related experience, including 5 years specialized
• BS in Engineering or related technical field (relevant experience may substitute)
• Security+ CE or other 8570 certification required
• US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• AWS or Azure Cloud Professional certification preferred
• USSOCOM/SOF experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable platform and infrastructure solutions that meet enterprise mission requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess technology and business needs, evaluate solution options, and recommend optimal architectures
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring alignment with best practices and standards
• Partner with business development teams to identify new opportunities, support proposal development, and participate in customer engagements
• Work closely with project managers and mission partners to ensure delivery within established scope, timeline, and budget
• Conduct research and evaluation of emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure solutions align with industry best practices
• Participate in prototype development to validate solution feasibility

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• wellness programs
• 401K with company match
• competitive pay
• PTO
• 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, 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