General Dynamics Information Technology · 5 hours ago
Cloud Architect | Active Secret clearance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $201K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company delivering consulting and technology solutions to the U.S. government. They are seeking a Cloud Architect to design and implement secure, scalable multi-cloud architectures that meet Department of Defense mission requirements while providing technical leadership and collaborating with stakeholders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and support secure, scalable, and compliant multi-cloud architectures, across AWS, Azure, and GCP, aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) mission requirements and cloud security best practices
Provides technical leadership and solution development aligned with cloud service offerings and mission/business objectives
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, efficient, and mission aligned technical solutions, maintaining awareness of evolving DoD cloud policies
Design and develop resilient, cloud-native solutions including front-end components, back-end services, and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to create cohesive applications using modern cloud technologies
Implement DevOps practices, including automated continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, infrastructure provisioning, and configuration management using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Azure DevOps
Develop and execute automated and manual test plans to validate cloud-native solutions for functionality, performance, security, and compliance with DoD environments
Document solution architectures, testing protocols, and production support procedures to ensure consistent knowledge transfer and maintain operational continuity
Establish and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging to support operational stability, incident response, and continuous improvement in accordance with DoD/DISA standards
Apply cloud governance frameworks including tagging standards, resource lifecycle management, access controls, and policy enforcement across multiple cloud environments
Design cloud architectures in alignment with Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA) principles, including least privilege access, identity-based segmentation, and continuous monitoring across multi-cloud environments
Support Financial Operations (FinOps) initiatives to optimize cloud spend, improve cost visibility, and support budget accountability within DoD financial environments
Ensure architectural decisions and operational practices support DoD compliance objectives, with a working understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Authority to Operate (ATO) process
Contribute to secure cloud provisioning and system hardening efforts using infrastructure-as-code (IaC), aligned with DISA STIGs and IL4–IL6 environments
Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret change requirements, provide technical expertise, and guide implementation in alignment with mission and business goals
Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement to enhance solution performance, security, and cost efficiency
Qualification
Required
Active Secret clearance
10 years of experience architecting and deploying solutions across multiple public cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
Strong understanding of cloud governance frameworks, tagging strategies, IAM, and cloud resource provisioning policies
Experience implementing FinOps practices, cloud cost modeling, and usage optimization strategies within a government funding or chargeback model
Working knowledge of RMF and ATO processes, including required documentation and lifecycle phases (SSP, POA&M, etc.)
Familiarity with DISA STIGS, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, and DoD cloud security baselines
Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills to interface with stakeholders across technical, security, and mission domains
Ability to work across diverse teams, build rapport with stakeholders, and articulate technical decisions aligned to mission outcomes
Translate complex business requirements into tested, cloud native solutions using AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms
Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts such as VPCs, subnets, identity and access management (IAM), firewall/Web Application Firewall (WAF), and secure interconnects across hybrid or multi-cloud architectures
Proficiency with Tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates for secure, automated deployments
Expertise in developing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing using tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, or GitLab
Proficiency in cloud-native tools and services (e.g., AWS Control Tower, Azure Policy, GCP Organization Policies) and experience building dashboards, alerts, and centralized logging pipelines using tools like CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or Stackdriver
Skilled in developing scalable APIs (e.g., AWS API Gateway) and implementing serverless, event-driven architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda)
Bachelors Degree in related technical discipline
US Citizenship Required
Preferred
DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM)
Cloud Architect certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and tools (e.g., GitLab CI/CD)
Experience supporting DoD classified systems in IL5 or IL6 environments
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Paid time off
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
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
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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