Systems Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology•Raleigh, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Systems Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing complex systems to meet organizational needs and technical requirements. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills to effectively deliver scalable, secure, and innovative system architectures. The ideal candidate will drive innovation and be instrumental in aligning system designs with business goals.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of systems architecture principles, including cloud-based, hybrid, and on-premises solutions.
Strong understanding of networks, databases, application frameworks, application servers, and software engineering.
Experience with system modeling tools and methodologies.
Expertise in integrating software systems and optimizing interoperability.
Deep familiarity with security protocols and standards, including disaster recovery and backup processes.
Strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to finding scalable and sustainable solutions.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
5–7 years of experience in system design, system analysis, and IT administration.
Prior experience in roles such as Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Solutions Architect is essential.
Proven experience designing complex IT systems, including cloud architecture (e.g., AWS).
Hands-on experience working with programming languages, databases, application servers, and system design frameworks.
Demonstrated track record of architecting scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure systems.
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field is required, 15+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred to have background in mainframe technologies (z/OS, COBOL)
A Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is preferred for senior positions.

Responsibilities

Architecture Design: Lead the design, development, and deployment of systems architectures for enterprise-level or large-scale technology projects.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and other stakeholders, facilitating cohesive solutions that meet organizational needs.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with management and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective system designs.
Technology Assessment: Research, evaluate, and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance system performance and scalability.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation, including system designs, technical specifications, and standards.
Integration Management: Ensure seamless integration of existing systems with new solutions while minimizing interruptions to business operations.
Security & Compliance: Ensure that system designs adhere to security protocols, compliance standards, and best practices.
Problem-Solving: Address technical challenges and develop long-term solutions for improved system performance.
Stakeholder Communication: Work cross-functionally with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders working in IT, software, and business domains.
Optimization: Continuously analyze system performance and recommend improvements for scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

Benefits

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home remove if ineligible
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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.
GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year.
Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire.
The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
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.
We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.