Technical Architect

• Type of Requisition:
  Regular
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
  Top Secret
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
  Top Secret/SCI
• Public Trust/Other
  
  Required:
  
  None
• Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

• Skills:
  
  Enterprise Architecture (EA), Information Technology (IT) Systems, Technical Support
• Technical Support
  
  Certifications:
  
  None
• Experience:
  
  10 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals. This role requires the ability to operate independently at both the strategic and technical levels, including performing hands‑on engineering work to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision‑making, and conveying proof‑of‑value benefits to leadership.

• Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.
• Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver reliable and cost‑effective solutions.
• Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Clearance :
  Must be able/willing to obtain a Top Secret and SCI eligible
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.
• Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.
• Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (retired in 2021)

• Azure or AWS Solution Architect
• Active CISSP or CSSIP
• Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator

• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving
• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Adaptability and innovation

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The likely salary range for this position is $165,750 - $224,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

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