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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 days ago

Junior Systems Architect

Falls Church, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$94K/yr - $126K/yr

1+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. The Junior Systems Architect will develop, maintain, and support IT enterprise infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and support IT modernization efforts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Systems Architect develops, maintains, and supports IT enterprise infrastructure

Provide technical insight and guidance to stakeholders and other cross-functional programs regarding system architecture and infrastructure planning

Design and develop system models for existing enterprise infrastructure/environments

Create, update, and maintain detailed network topology diagrams and supporting metadata for 54 states and territories

Capture, document, and store the current, as-is, enterprise infrastructure to inform modernization efforts and future, to-be, architecture planning

Perform data validation techniques and translate complex technical/network infrastructures into clear visuals for use in enterprise planning and cybersecurity assessments

Collaborate with cybersecurity, program, and leadership to ensure architecture documentation supports compliance, security, and operational objectives

Support enterprise IT modernization efforts by identifying opportunities for improvement in system design, integration, and documentation practices

Conduct and support technical exchange meetings with stakeholders for product creation and delivery

Maintain current and up-to-date knowledge of evolving technologies, tools, and industry standards relevant to network architecture, cybersecurity, and data modeling

Create, develop, and maintain documentation, standards, and procedures related to architecture design and modeling practices

Work independently to manage assigned tasks, projects, deliverables to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with organization guidelines

Qualification

Enterprise ArchitectureNetwork ArchitectureSystems DesignData Modeling ToolsITSM ToolsCommunicationCollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Secret

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills: Communication, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise IT Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Design

Experience: 1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Education: Bachelor's degree in IT preferred. High School Diploma; AA/AS/BA/BS preferred or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience

Experience: 1-3 years of related experience in Network Engineer, Systems Engineering, and/or IT Operations environment

Technical Skills: Proficiency with data modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Magic Draw, draw.io, Cameo) and validation techniques

Technical Skills: Experience using ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) for ticket management and workflow tracking within an ITIL framework

Technical Skills: Strong understanding of network and systems architecture principles and IT environments

Technical Skills: Familiarity with SharePoint, Azure, and other Microsoft technologies

Certifications: Ability to obtain appropriate certifications to achieve a minimum of a DoD IAT Level II (Sec+ or equivalent) within 60 days of start date

Certifications: Ability to obtain ITIL v4 Foundation within 6 months of start date

Security Clearance Level: Active SECRET security clearance required and must be maintained

Skills And Abilities: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision

Skills And Abilities: Capable of managing multiple priorities while applying strong technical, communication, and documentation skills

Skills And Abilities: Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Skills And Abilities: Consistently demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail

Skills And Abilities: Ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees