Senior IT Systems Solution Architect IV (System Architect)

Job Description

GDIT is the leading systems integrator in the Zero Trust Defense sector market-developing and delivering innovative solutions to government customers. Our Zero Trust business continues experiencing rapid growth, and this is an opportunity to join our team and be a part of creating Cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact.

As a System Architect on the Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design, development, and operation of Zero Trust security solutions
• Ensuring alignment of designs with customer requirements and DoD Zero Trust Execution Roadmap
• Creating blueprints for IT systems, including hardware, software, networking, and data storage
• Choosing appropriate technologies and components to meet the defined requirements
• Integrating system components into a large-scale distributed network
• Monitoring and optimizing system performance to ensure efficiency and stability
• Designing systems that can handle increasing demands and future growth
• Implementing Zero Trust security measures to protect the network, data, applications, and systems from unauthorized access and threats
• Staying up to date with industry standards and best practices to ensure that systems are designed and implemented correctly
• Leading a team of engineers to ensure successful implementation of the system and integration into the customer environment
• Diagnosing and fixing problems with existing systems, as well as identifying and implementing solutions for future challenges
• Creating clear and concise documentation for system architecture designs and implementation

Basic Qualifications:

• Expertise in designing, implementing, and integrating large scale Zero Trust solutions
• Strong knowledge of DoD Zero Trust requirements, as defined in the DoD Zero Trust Execution Roadmap
• Leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills
• Understanding various system architectures (monolithic, microservices, etc.)
• Experience deploying Zero Trust solutions in a high-scale distributed environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills are needed to work with various stakeholders
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make critical design decisions
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering with strong emphasis on senior-level roles
• Current Secret clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Expertise in system design, integration, and administration
• Expertise implementing Zero Trust capabilities such as user/device management, ICAM, network access control, micro-segmentation, and ABAC
• Deep understanding of Zero Trust Network Architecture and the components involved
• Strong understanding of DoD IT standards, industry trends, and best practices for ensuring system reliability and security
• Proficiency in frameworks and tools, as well as a strong understanding of system architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Experience implementing on-premise, cloud, and hybrid-cloud systems
• Experience deploying and integrating systems in DoD environments

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Certification such as Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF 9), and Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr)
• Certifications in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience working in DoD DDIL environments

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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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