Software Architect​/SME; Top Secret

Job Description

Type of Requisition: Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Skills: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Cloud Infrastructure, Dev Sec Ops , Docker Kubernetes Design, Software Solutions

Certifications: None

Experience: 8+ years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Software Architect/Subject Matter Expert

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Software Engineering, SME. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Software Engineer, SME you will help ensure the success of the Army mission.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale Army software sustainment and modernization program, focused on sustaining a number of key programs and transitioning legacy systems into secure, cloud-based enterprise solutions. The Software Architect shall design and implement secure, scalable, and robust data analytics and application solutions for the ARNG portfolio; develop and maintain business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs;

and develop IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.

• Lead full-lifecycle software engineering (requirements through sustainment).
• Define enterprise engineering standards aligned to Agile/Dev Sec Ops .
• Develop and maintain SDLC plans ensuring traceability, auditability, and DoD/Army compliance.

• Build and mature Dev Sec Ops  pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Implement CI/CD to accelerate secure delivery.
• Mentor cross-functional teams in Agile practices.

• Apply deep knowledge of the Army Force Management Model (TAA, PPBE, GFM DI, DFS, DFE, D2R).
• Translate Army/Joint requirements into engineering priorities.
• Coordinate with HQDA G-3/5/7 GFIM CMO and stakeholders for aligned capabilities.

• Oversee sustainment of legacy systems (DRRS-A, FMS, IMA, ARNG DLP, MUP).
• Guide modernization, decommissioning, and transition to enterprise solutions.
• Direct infrastructure consolidation and migration to DoD cloud environments.

• Establish data quality and performance measurement processes.
• Produce required documentation (CSDs, TIPs, Release Plans, FRDs, RTMs) for auditability and certification.

• Define “as-is,” transition, and “to-be” enterprise architecture for all applications.
• Drive collaboration with government, mission partners, and industry on product end states.
• Leverage commercial tools and best practices to accelerate capability delivery.

Education

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or related field from a university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or a nationally recognized accreditor

Required Certification(s)

The candidate must possess Security

X or CASP+ or CCSP or Cloud+ or CSSLP or FITSP-D or GDSA or GSEC or CISSO or CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP or GCIA or GCLD or GCSA or GICS

• Required 8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a minimum of three or more years in a software or data architect role.
• Required hands-on experience with data analytics technologies, including data warehousing, ETL tools, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).

• Expertise in software development lifecycle management, system architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and enterprise system integration.
• Familiarity with modern tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git Lab/Git Hub, Docker, and automated test frameworks.

It is desired that the Software Architect has the following qualifications:

• Experience managing service operations as a service manager against SLAs on a DoW/Defense TO/contract.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, and…