Senior Systems Solution Architect-Azure-SECRET-DC Metro area - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA DC Washington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ195864
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Solutions Architect
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Building Architecture, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Databricks, Solution Architecture Design
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No
Job Description:
Solutions Architect
We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join GDIT as a Senior Systems Solution Architect (Azure). As part of our deployment information technology team, you will develop a high-level understanding of the complex systems governing and facilitating our customer business operations, making recommendations, and implementing changes to increase efficiency and support overall application objectives. You will collaborate with GDIT technical leadership, Government customers, and other key stakeholders to assess our existing and new systems infrastructure. You will work closely with our Security assessment team to make sure all architectural design meets agency policy and guidelines. You will then determine how best to update, upgrade, and reorganize our technology to create a lean, efficient Systems/Solutions Architecture capable of supporting our various projects and goals. You will maintain production application system architecture documentation thought out the life cycle of the application.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Analyzes customer requirements and provides highly innovative technical expertise on cloud computing techniques, technologies, infrastructure, DevOps and related cloud architectures
- Provides expert knowledge for the research, evaluation, and deployment of advanced cloud computing systems and large data analytics
- Ability to translate program vision and requirements into Levels 0 to 3 technical architecture drawings using tools such as, Visio and Lucid
- Provides expert knowledge for data integration and migration efforts, including mapping schemas and defining domain specific ontologies
- Provides expert knowledge for the development of highly complex data services, algorithms, and applications using various Microsoft Azure Data services.
- Maintains current and advanced knowledge of progressive and advancing technology as assigned.
- Provides expert guidance and leadership to less experienced cloud development personnel
- May serve as a task or project leader (Not a people manager)
- May consult with executives and customers to deliver complex cloud development solutions
- Recognized as a subject matter expert in cloud technology and services
- Function as a software architecture & development subject matter expert and advisor to program management and project leadership
- Periodically audit existing systems infrastructure and architecture to ensure an accurate, high-level understanding of present capabilities
- Update architecture diagrams to ensure accuracy on production systems
- Report to leadership and key stakeholders regarding your findings, making recommendations and providing clear roadmaps for successful changes
- Collaborate with other IT professionals and software engineers to develop systems solutions capable of supporting customer and development goals
- Collaborate with the teams that implement changes in physical hardware and software, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies including Cloud, On-Prem hosting including DevSecOps teams.
- Working with PISO and Security to assist developing Authorization To Test (ATT). Authorization To Operate (ATO) and Authorization To Use (ATU).
Senior Systems Solution Architect Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field; master's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trends
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills - Experience with software development cycles
- Expert knowledge of programming languages and technologies, including Python, Java, PHP, Apex, Drupal, SharePoint, Atlassian, GitLab, .NET, Salesforce, Docker and Containers, NGINX, Postgres, Ruby on Rails
- Secret Clearance to start
Cloud experience in Azure/Cloud.gov
Relevant Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Security, CISSP, AWS
Hands on experience with navigating Microsoft's Azure Platform
Visio experiences desired.
Develop a data strategy vision for users with high-end analytical needs by conducting technical briefings, prototyping, road mapping, and creating architecture diagrams. This involves building a data platform that supports data flows/pipelines, ETL/ELT and orchestration, data lake/data warehousing, geospatial analysis and services, big data query and analysis. Furthermore, support stakeholder activities using popular languages, tools, packages, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning frameworks within on-premises or cloud environments.
Supports program with Fin-Ops initiatives focusing on optimization
and efficiency, automation, utilizing industry best practices, integrating data
and infrastructure security in all components of the architecture
and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Works independently under limited supervision
Network Architecture: Active Directory, Load traffic management (Loadbalancers), WAF (Web Application Firewall)
Systems/Solutions Architect Desired Experience
Experience:
10 years of relevant experience
May vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
Experience working in Federal or State government environments
Ability to work independently and remotely
Certification:
None - N/A
Travel Required: less than 10%
Location: Hybrid/On- Site-Washington DC or 3150 Fairview Drive, Falls Church VA - 3 days per week or as required.
US Citizenship: N/A
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
The likely salary range for this position is $183,498 - $212,750. 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:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA DC Washington
Additional Work Locations:
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. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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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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