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Job Title: Cloud Architect / Developer SME
Company Name: General Dynamics IT
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/01/2026
Expire Date: 03/31/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Cloud Architect / Developer SME

GDIT is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting missioncritical federal systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity.
  • Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.
  • Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMPcompliant environments.
  • Implement Azure AD, RBAC, leastprivilege, encryption, and NISTaligned security controls.
  • Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation.
  • Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices.
  • Migrate NTIAs Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government.
  • Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud.
  • Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.
  • Migrate and modernize with config-level changes.
  • Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS)andcloud-nativewhere possible.
  • Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS.
  • Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application cant leverage Azure PaaS.
  • Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
  • Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect

Requirements:

Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience

Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience

  • Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
  • Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise
  • Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages

Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)

Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance

US Citizenship Required

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. (3 days onsite)

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 in software development at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation

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