Solutions Architect

OUR COMPANY

Iron Eagle

X (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small‑team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user‑focused solutions that help organizations operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

The Solutions Architect position is in support of HQSOCOM at Mac Dill AFB
.

As a Solutions Architect
, you will play a multifaceted role developing and implementing platform and infrastructure solutions while managing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC) processes. You will ensure smooth and efficient implementation of complex systems, diagnose and resolve technical issues, and collaborate across teams to meet mission and project requirements within scope, time, and budget constraints.

This role requires exceptional problem‑solving ability, strong communication skills, and deep expertise in systems architecture, emerging technologies, and enterprise‑level cloud environments.

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable platform and infrastructure solutions that meet enterprise mission requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess technology and business needs, evaluate solution options, and recommend optimal architectures
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring alignment with best practices and standards
• Partner with business development teams to identify new opportunities, support proposal development, and participate in customer engagements
• Work closely with project managers and mission partners to ensure delivery within established scope, timeline, and budget
• Conduct research and evaluation of emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure solutions align with industry best practices
• Participate in prototype development to validate solution feasibility

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing platform and infrastructure solutions for large‑scale enterprise applications
• Strong expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, containerization, networking, and security
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with Dev Ops tools and methodologies including CI/CD, automation, and monitoring
• Proficiency with IaC and CaC tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Experience with version control tools such as Git or SVN
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, Power Shell)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and security
• Experience designing highly available, scalable, and fault‑tolerant systems using IaC/CaC
• Experience with Agile and Dev Ops practices
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and in fast‑paced, dynamic environments

• USSOCOM/SOF experience preferred

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
• Experience: 12 years of related experience, including 5 years specialized
• Education: BS in Engineering or related technical field (relevant experience may substitute)
• Certifications: Security+ CE or other 8570 certification required; AWS or Azure Cloud Professional certification preferred
• Role Requirements: Onsite work at Mac Dill AFB
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible

• Growth: AI‑powered career tools for development and advancement
• Support:
  Internal mobility team dedicated to career success
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and PTO
• Community:
  Award‑winning culture of innovation and military‑friendly values

Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and discover endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for mission success.

IEX/GDIT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.