Azure Cloud Architect / Developer SME at General Dynamics Information Technology

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

212750.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Terraform, Bicep, Azure AD, RBAC, NIST Security Controls, DISA STIGs, FinOps, Cloud Migration, Ansible, PowerShell DSC

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

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: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Cloud Architectures, Cloud Development, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Azure Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: GDIT is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems. Key Responsibilities Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures. Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices Migrate and modernize with config-level changes Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework Requirements: Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience, with at least 5+ years of experience with Azure-specific work Experience leading teams of 5 or more Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages Must be able to interface with and present to government officials at all levels Required Certification(s): (Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire at least one of the following) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) -or- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance US Citizenship Required Location: Remote GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation #GDITLA The likely salary range for this position is $170,144 - $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: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Remote Work Location: Any Location / Remote 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. 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 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Join our 26,000 everyday heroes. 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 26,000 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. 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Responsibilities

Design and secure large-scale Azure Government environments and cloud-native data platforms. Automate provisioning using Terraform/Bicep while ensuring FedRAMP compliance and NIST-aligned security controls.