Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Technical Solutions

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Based Services, Information Security, IT Leadership

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Solutions Architect to provide technical leadership and support across enterprise architecture, solution specification, design, and innovation.  You will need to possess strong knowledge of information technology and commercial solutions; and have significant experience designing and developing technical solutions in multiple disciplines, like data center, cloud, voice and network communications, technical security, AI and cyber security.  You will also need to have a proven track record of proposal delivery, excellent communications skills, and a strong customer service orientation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Planning and designing solutions and procedures pertaining to security applications and technology within the diplomatic security space.
• Evaluation of department countermeasures policies/procedure and make recommendations for applying technology and applications to enhance technical security.
• Planning and designing cloud platforms/applications that will enhance diplomatic security capabilities.
• Evaluation of the department’s application of technology and make recommendations for modernization.
• Regularly collaborate with the department’s senior executives and present technical vision that includes modernization, efficiency, and overall understanding of the department’s mission.
• Planning and designing cloud platforms/applications that will enhance procedures and data collection for countermeasures programs.
• Act as technical liaison between customer technical points of contact and GDIT project staff to facilitate IT strategic planning.
• Coordinate “reach back” with technical subject matter experts (SME) within GDIT to obtain specific knowledge or expertise to address technical issues.
• Respond to technical questions and research requests from customers and programs. Perform business case analysis to support decision making process.
• Maintain technical proficiency by keeping current with the latest technologies, trends, standards, & products.

This role serves as the senior technical leader for a large-scale IT modernization program supporting global mission requirements. The role spans Cloud & Data Center Services, Networking & Telecommunications, and End User / Customer Support Services.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Technical Leadership

• Establish and govern a unified enterprise architecture for cloud, network, and end-user capabilities.
• Align modernization outcomes with CIO priorities, including secure connectivity, AI-enabled operations, and technical-debt reduction.

Networking & Telecommunications

• Lead the end-to-end design, architecture, and implementation of advanced network and telecommunication systems that encompass domain services, virtual private networks (VPNs), terrestrial and satellite data/voice networks, structured cabling, and both physical and wireless local area networks (LAN/WAN) to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and alignment with organizational objectives
• Oversee IT strategy and security compliance for critical communication infrastructures, including the development of policies and procedures, risk assessments, federal IT security compliance (e.g., FISMA), and operational continuity across global data centers, field network deployments, operations centers, and tactical command operations, while driving innovation in telecommunications and radio network solutions
• Enhance network resilience with Zero Trust approaches and observability improvements.

Cloud & Data Center Modernization

• Lead the strategic design, implementation, and management of FedRAMP-authorized enterprise public cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and multi-cloud strategies, ensuring robust data center operations, secure storage solutions, container lifecycle management, and alignment with overarching enterprise cloud architecture and DevSecOps methodologies
• Oversee the development and enforcement of IT security frameworks, including operationalizing Federal IT security policies,