Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:Technical Solutions
Job Qualifications:Skills:Cloud Computing, Enterprise Solutions Architecture, Networking
Certifications:None
Experience:10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:Yes
Job Description:Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Solutions Architect at GDIT. Here, you'll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation.
- Identify advanced solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyze alternatives based on trade space, and implement designs.
- Research current and emerging technologies and process methodologies and propose changes and tailoring where needed.
- Assess the system and business process architecture currently in place and works with staff to recommend improvements.
- Develop, enhance, and maintain established service design procedures and process by applying process frameworks and methodologies.
- Prepare and present test plans, technical presentations, and analyst briefings.
- Identify customer requirements, analyze alternatives, and conduct product recommendations related to software, platform, and network configurations.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline.
- Experience: 10+ years of related experience
- Technical skills: Broad understanding and experience in integrating hardware (desktop, server, storage, etc.), software (COTS, GOTS, full stack development), cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML (agentic AI, LLMs, RAG, GPUs and model training / hosting), data (structured/unstructured, ETL, RDMS, lake technologies, etc.), and networking (switching, routing, firewalls, etc.) in multi-OS environments.
- Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
- US citizenship required
- Role requirements: Works independently under limited supervision, strong documentation and communication skills, strong user interaction and business analysis skills, DoD 8570 IAT II Certification
The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Travel Required:None
Telecommuting Options:Onsite
Work Location:USA VA Chantilly
Additional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
