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
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