Systems Architect (TS or Q Clearance Required)

General Dynamics Information Technology•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Architect with GDIT supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In this mission-focused role, you’ll shape secure, scalable enterprise IT and cloud solutions that directly impact how a critical U.S. government agency operates. This position is on-site in Denver, CO. As a Systems Architect at GDIT, you will be a recognized technical leader responsible for designing, evaluating, and guiding enterprise and cloud architectures that align with business and mission needs. You will drive architectural decisions, modernize existing environments, and provide thought leadership on current and emerging technologies—especially around DNS, Azure, AWS, cloud migrations, on‑premises infrastructure, and Linux.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
15+ years of related experience
Deep expertise in DNS architecture, with the ability to clearly explain DNS concepts and intricacies to technical teams.
Hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Cloud migration expertise, including understanding of migration strategies and patterns (e.g., rehost, replatform, refactor) and experience supporting or leading migrations of workloads to Azure and/or AWS.
Strong understanding of on-premises infrastructure, including: VDI solutions Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) VMware technologies, including load balancing concepts and integrations Microsoft 365 / Office 365 (O365) services and integrations with on-prem and cloud environments
Experience with Linux (e.g., system administration, troubleshooting, integration in mixed Windows/Linux environments, and supporting Linux workloads on-prem and in the cloud).
Familiarity with DNS-related and network services technologies such as Infoblox or similar platforms.
Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance - or- active DOE Q Access Authorization.
US Citizenship Required.
This position is subject to random drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Cloud Solutions
Microsoft Windows
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Migrations
Microsoft Azure

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted solutions architecture expert, recognized as an industry leader in your domain.
Identify and design solutions based on business and technical requirements; assess alternatives, analyze trade-offs, and recommend optimal architectures.
Research and evaluate current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods, and recommend where to adopt, adapt, or refine processes and standards.
Assess existing system and business process architectures and work with stakeholders to recommend improvements for performance, security, and efficiency.
Ensure technical architecture teams deliver effective, scalable, and secure system and cloud solutions that support organizational goals and mission objectives.
Develop, enhance, and maintain service design procedures and processes using established frameworks and methodologies.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations, test plans, and analytical briefings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Elicit and refine customer requirements, evaluate alternatives, and recommend products and configurations across software, platform, network, and cloud domains.
Design, plan, and deploy DNS architectures with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security.
Implement and optimize monitoring tools and alerts to proactively detect and address performance and security issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to integrate on-premises and cloud-based solutions into the broader enterprise environment.
Support and guide cloud migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution of application and infrastructure migrations to Azure and AWS.
Provide clear status updates on cost, schedule, risks, and quality to stakeholders and leadership.
Coach and mentor less-experienced professionals; may serve as a team or task lead.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Full flex work weeks
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
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.
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 are provided or available.