Technical Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology•Washington, DC

2d•$165,750 - $224,250•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals. The role operates independently at strategic and technical levels and includes hands-on engineering to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and demonstrate proof-of-value to leadership. The position is onsite in Washington, DC, and requires U.S. citizenship and a current Top Secret clearance; the successful candidate must be able or willing to obtain Top Secret/SCI eligibility. The role is part of the IT Infrastructure and Operations job family, has 40 scheduled weekly hours, and requires less than 10% travel. The likely salary range is $165,750–$224,250, with compensation dependent on experience, location, and contractual requirements. GDIT describes its workplace as mission-focused and offers career-growth resources, internal mobility support, comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, a military-friendly workplace, and a culture of innovation. The company has 26,000 experts and operates in more than 50 countries.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must currently possess a Top Secret clearance and be able or willing to obtain Top Secret/SCI eligibility.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
10 or more years of related experience, including 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.
Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (certification retired in 2021).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Azure or AWS Solution Architect certification.
Active CISSP or CSSIP.
Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
Technical leadership and mentoring.
Adaptability and innovation.

Responsibilities

Advise senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.
Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.
Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.
Ensure systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.
Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.
Collaborate across functions to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.
Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement.
Perform hands-on engineering work to validate technical approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decisions, and demonstrate proof-of-value to leadership.

Benefits

Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
401(k) plan with company match.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and 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 provided or available.
Wellness packages.
Career-growth tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
Internal mobility team focused on helping employees achieve career goals.