Systems Engineer Junior to Senior LEVELS

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
onsite in Washington, DC
.

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
.

• 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
  .

• Education & Experience:
  • BA/BS and
    20+ years of relevant experience
    , or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clearance:
  • Active
    TS or Q-level clearance
    .
• Technical Skills & Capabilities (Required):
  • 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.
• Other Requirements:
  • Random Drug Screening
  • U.S. Citizenship
    is required.

• MA/MS in a related field.
• Experience working with the
  Department of Energy (DOE).
• Current or previousQ Clearance
  .
• Experience working with
  DISA STIGs
  and related compliance frameworks.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g.,
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  ).