5-7 years of relevant experience in IT engineering and cloud architecture
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred or equivalent experience considered
Extensive technical leadership experience in cloud environments
Strong analytical and communication skills for conveying complex concepts
Proficient in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and Ansible
Responsibilities
Design scalable and fault-tolerant cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP
Architect complex integrations between enterprise systems and legacy databases
Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies and security boundaries
Create and maintain architectural documentation including system contexts and data flows
Establish architectural standards and best practices across the engineering lifecycle
Evaluate new technologies and vendor products for organizational fit
Mentor and guide senior and mid-level engineers in cloud and systems architecture
Benefits
Regular, full-time position with a focus on professional development
Opportunity to work on a significant GSA contract
Engagement with cutting-edge cloud technologies and architectures
Mentorship opportunities within a collaborative team environment
Potential for career advancement in a growing organization
Full Job Description
Clearance Level: Secret
US Citizenship: Required
Job Classification: Regular, Full-Time
Location: Reston, VA Years of Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred. Experience may be considered in place of education requirement.
Salary: The salary offered within this range will depend on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and security clearance.
Briefly Describe the Work:
GITI is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to bridge the gap between complex business problems and enterprise-level technical solutions to support a General Services Administration (GSA) contract. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority for cloud infrastructure, networking, and commercial software integrations. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in cloud platforms and infrastructure automation, paired with the leadership skills to communicate complex designs to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities:
Design highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and secure network topologies.
Architect and oversee complex integrations between disparate enterprise systems, COTS products, and legacy databases.
Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies and enterprise-wide security boundaries.
Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including system contexts, data flows, and technical blueprints.
Establish and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and security guidelines across the engineering lifecycle.
Evaluate new technologies, tools, and vendor products to determine their feasibility and value for the organization.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to senior and mid-level cloud/systems engineers.
Required Skills:
Extensive experience in IT engineering, cloud architecture, and technical leadership.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to convey highly technical concepts to non-technical executives.
Deep understanding of system design, scalability, and zero-trust security principles.
Strong background in infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Demonstrated hands-on experience in Agile delivery models (ex. SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe) and a DevSecOps framework.
