Infrastructure Solution Architect

Req : RQ231281

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Cloud Engineering,Hybrid Clouds,Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS),Platform as a Service (PaaS),VMware

Certifications:

Pertinent cloud provider certifications - AWS, Azure, or Google, VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (VCP-VCF) | VMware - VMware

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an Infrastructure Solution Architect for the Federal Civilian Division to join our team. In this role, you will support a large-scale, global Cloud and Data Center Services program for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). You will design and deploy infrastructure services across a hybrid enterprise environment to support DOS stated mission, objectives, and goals.

This role combines deep expertise across multiple platforms, with an emphasis on VMware, with client leadership, solution shaping, operational oversight, and technical mentorship.

Design & Platform Support:

• Design, deploy, and configure local, hybrid, IaaS, PaaS, virtual networks, etc., including cloud-based AI solutions
• Leverage an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools to standardize and automate deployments in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Develop strategy for governance configuration, tagging, RBAC, policy enforcement, cost controls, and operational standards, etc.
• Support engineering of Platform Services including Converged/Cloud Infrastructure, Data Protection, Monitoring, and Security Infrastructure
• Design Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies and exercise and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP)

Cloud Operations & Service Delivery:

• Support 24x7x365 cloud operations in coordination with Enterprise Operations and Site Operations teams; service as a point of escalation for incident, problem, and change management workflows aligned with ITIL practices
• Design and deploy monitoring solutions for performance, health, consumption, scaling behavior, and anomalies; recommend cost optimizations and right-sizing strategies
• Lead cloud migrations, virtual infrastructure improvements, workload performance tuning, and resource lifecycle management by leveraging best practices from vendors and security frameworks
• Insure cloud resources meet operational readiness, uptime, and reliability standards by leveraging automation and data analysis

Security, Compliance &

Risk Management:

• Design security controls and governance aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), NIST-800-53, AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, AWS Foundational Security Best Practices, and other industry frameworks or customer or ATO requirements
• Support FedRAMP requirements, NIST RMF/FISMA controls, other applicable security frameworks, Zero Trust adoption, and DOS cybersecurity directives
• Design continuous monitoring, reporting, and self-healing solutions leveraging native tools, automation, and AI

Stakeholder Engagement &

Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with DT service providers, cross-functional engineering teams, and stakeholders to improve service delivery, standardize cloud practices, and streamline delivery
• Prepare documentation, runbooks, diagrams, proposals, and knowledge-transfer materials for Government FTEs and support contractors

Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The right candidate with possess:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Experience: 8+ years…