Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA DC Washington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ217804
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, conducting risk assessments, managing assessment and authorization (A&A) activities, implementing cybersecurity engineering solutions, and ensuring compliance with Federal government mandates and accessibility requirements such as Section 508 and 504.
- Lead cloud transformation and modernization across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Oversee modernization of legacy platforms and data environments.
End User Services Modernization - Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive, scalable solutions for end-user computing and support services, including centralized device management, mobile access support, and the integration of Tier 0, 1, and 2 help desk operations, with a focus on automation and multi-channel support capabilities.
- Design and enforce IT security measures and compliance frameworks to safeguard systems and data, ensuring alignment with Federal IT security requirements through risk assessments, compliance reporting, cybersecurity engineering, and user training initiatives
- Modernize enterprise service delivery using automation and AI-enabled support.
- Improve SLAs, XLAs, and global user experience.
Expected Outcomes: 90 Days Establish a unified architecture baseline and governance structure.
6 Months Demonstrate measurable improvements in service performance and user satisfaction.
12 Months Deliver visible modernization outcomes and support program growth.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of IT leadership experience
- Secret Clearance at minimum
- Extensive experience with Department of State, Intelligence agencies, or Department of War agencies
- Experience in enterprise modernization, solution delivery, and government IT environments
- ITIL (Foundations or higher)
- Hybrid Role, must be local to Washington DC.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications: - CISSP
- CCNP
- AWS, Azure, or GCP Professional certifications
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 at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.
The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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: 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 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
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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, conducting risk assessments, managing assessment and authorization (A&A) activities, implementing cybersecurity engineering solutions, and ensuring compliance with Federal government mandates and accessibility requirements such as Section 508 and 504.
- Lead cloud transformation and modernization across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Oversee modernization of legacy platforms and data environments.
End User Services Modernization - Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive, scalable solutions for end-user computing and support services, including centralized device management, mobile access support, and the integration of Tier 0, 1, and 2 help desk operations, with a focus on automation and multi-channel support capabilities.
- Design and enforce IT security measures and compliance frameworks to safeguard systems and data, ensuring alignment with Federal IT security requirements through risk assessments, compliance reporting, cybersecurity engineering, and user training initiatives
- Modernize enterprise service delivery using automation and AI-enabled support.
- Improve SLAs, XLAs, and global user experience.
Expected Outcomes: 90 Days Establish a unified architecture baseline and governance structure.
6 Months Demonstrate measurable improvements in service performance and user satisfaction.
12 Months Deliver visible modernization outcomes and support program growth.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of IT leadership experience
- Secret Clearance at minimum
- Extensive experience with Department of State, Intelligence agencies, or Department of War agencies
- Experience in enterprise modernization, solution delivery, and government IT environments
- ITIL (Foundations or higher)
- Hybrid Role, must be local to Washington DC.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications: - CISSP
- CCNP
- AWS, Azure, or GCP Professional certifications
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 at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.
The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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: 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 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
PI283758763
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Worldwide, Flexible hours