Cloud Architect / Developer SME

General Dynamics Information Technology

1d • Remote

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems. Key Responsibilities Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity. Experience in designing innovative software architectures leveraging tools such as Azure Power Apps, ServiceNow, Python, Scala, .NET, React, Angular, and other low/no-code technologies Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures. Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments. Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls. Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation. Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices. Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government. Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud. Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations. Migrate and modernize with config-level changes. Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible. Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS. Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS. Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework. Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect

Requirements

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Experience designing and implementing applications using frameworks such as Python, Scala, .NET, React, Angular
• Proven expertise with Azure Power Apps and related low-code/no-code tools
• Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise
• Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages
• Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance
• US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with additional languages/tools such as Java, C#, or Kubernetes is a plus
• Preferred certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)
• candidates local to the DMV area preferred

Responsibilities

• Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity.
• Experience in designing innovative software architectures leveraging tools such as Azure Power Apps, ServiceNow, Python, Scala, .NET, React, Angular, and other low/no-code technologies
• Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.
• Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments.
• Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls.
• Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation.
• Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices.
• Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government.
• Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud.
• Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.
• Migrate and modernize with config-level changes.
• Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible.
• Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS.
• Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS.
• Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect

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
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
• comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Paid Family Leave program
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees