Enterprise Architect - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA DC Home Office (DCHOME)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ181517
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Suitability:
Public Trust/Other Required:
BI Full 6C (T4)
Job Family:
Solutions Architect
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture Framework, IT Architecture, Microsoft Azure
Certifications:
Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions (Azure 70-535) - Microsoft
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No
Job Description:
Enterprise Architect
Transform technology into opportunity as an Enterprise Architect with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. You'll be supporting AmeriCorps, supporting their mission to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering, making service to others an indispensable part of the American experience. The Enterprise Architect is responsible for ensuring that AmeriCorps' overall IT architecture is maintained in a coherent manner and that appropriate considerations are made for its security and quality. The primary role of the Enterprise Architect is to ensure that the respective business, application, data, and technology perspectives are in line with the organization's technology and governance strategies, policies, and standards.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Enterprise Architect you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an Enterprise Architect joining our team to help AmeriCorps to facilitate volunteers and service organizations around the country by identifying, evaluating, and architecting new technology solutions, primarily Azure-based cloud and AI software initiatives.
HOW AN ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Serves as key technical expert in an area of expertise or across multiple areas, providing strategic consulting to AmeriCorps
- Work with the infrastructure and architecture team to ensure that new technologies work with existing infrastructure
- Introduce new and exciting technologies to a customer that is ready to implement change
- Focus on maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure and information systems to both create and implement AmeriCorps' technology strategy and vision
- Work closely with the CyberSecurity Lead to secure the network and eliminate vulnerabilities
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Masters of Science preferred
Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience
Preferred Skills:
- Previous experience working on Federal projects
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Amazon Web Services
- Active Directory Domain Services
- Azure Active Directory
- Active Directory Federated Services
- Database technologies and architectures
Proficient in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).- Strong understanding of cloud computing, network architecture, and security.
- Excellent project management skills with experience in Agile methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Expertise in modular design patterns, services-based architecture, coupling and cohesion principles, and application of these concepts to systems modernization leveraging emerging technologies.
- Ability to conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) and provide recommendations on business and technical feasibility of existing systems enhancements and new systems build vs buy decisions.
- Align technology solutions design and architecture to business needs around process standardization and integration.
- Conduct Enterprise Architecture Board (EAB) reviews and build enterprise level technical standards and frameworks.
- Understanding of Architecture models like DoDAF, FEA, Zachman, and TOGAF
Location: Hybrid (mostly Remote with some time in downtown Washington, DC)
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Remote
Work Location:
Any Location / Remote
Additional Work Locations:
USA DC Washington
Total Rewards at GDIT:
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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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