Principal Architect - Active Top Secret required

We are seeking an experienced Principal Architect to provide technical

leadership and architectural guidance for a complex enterprise IT

environment. This role will be responsible for developing scalable,

secure, and resilient technical solutions while supporting operational

excellence and long-term modernization objectives.

The Principal Architect will work closely with customer leadership,

program management, and engineering teams to define future-state

architectures, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide technical

execution across the enterprise.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Develop enterprise architecture strategies aligned to customer objectives.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient technical solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews and design sessions.
• Evaluate current-state environments and identify improvement opportunities.
• Define target-state architectures and modernization roadmaps.
• Assess technology solutions and recommend strategic investments.
• Support technical decision-making through analysis, prototyping, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Identify technical debt and develop remediation strategies.
• Provide architectural leadership for modernization and transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Present technical recommendations to customer and program leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or technical leadership roles.
• Expertise in:
• Enterprise architecture
• Infrastructure architecture
• Security architecture
• Cloud and hybrid environments
• Experience developing architecture roadmaps and modernization strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure or AWS Solution Architect
• Active CISSP or CSSIP
• Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
• Experience leading modernization initiatives.
• Enterprise architecture framework experience.

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, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace