Systems Architect - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$169K — $229K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with favorable Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 14+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven experience architecting and validating enterprise-scale systems.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering processes and lifecycle design considerations.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in developing cost/schedule assessments and modernization strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Streamline engineering to operations transition workflows to enhance efficiency.
  • Lead design, integration, and enhancement of CIS infrastructure components.
  • Conduct analyses of alternatives and cost estimates with technical exchanges.
  • Perform testing and validation of engineering designs for performance and readiness.
  • Identify and implement emerging technologies into existing systems.
  • Develop and maintain a technology refresh strategy for digital engineering.
  • Produce architectural documentation and transition plans for operational acceptance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and flexible contribution options.
  • Varied paid time off plans, including vacation, parental, and sick leave.
  • Supportive community culture emphasizing innovation and a military-friendly workplace.
  • AI-powered career tool for career growth and learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

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:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Business Needs, Enterprise IT, Enterprise Technologies, Technical Requirements
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

SYSTEMS ARCHITECT

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to support national defense. Your work will help keep critical operations secure and connected across the global enterprise-directly, contributing to a mission that protects our nation every day.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Systems Architect supporting CIS, you will lead the design, validation, and evolution of complex enterprise architectures that drive mission critical capabilities across multinetwork environments. You will streamline engineering to operations workflows, guide technology modernization, and shape the strategic integration of new infrastructure capabilities. Your work ensures that engineered solutions transition seamlessly into stable, secure, and high availability operational environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Streamline engineering to operations transition workflows, identifying gaps and driving corrective improvements
  • Lead teams of engineers to design, develop, integrate, and enhance CIS infrastructure components, including systems and applications tailored to mission objectives
  • Conduct comprehensive analyses of alternatives, cost estimates, and research/development activities through collaborative technical exchanges with government, vendors, and industry partners
  • Support rigorous testing, validation, and evaluation of architecture and engineering designs to ensure resilience, performance, and readiness prior to deployment
  • Identify emerging and revolutionary technologies; develop implementation approaches and incorporate approved solutions as rapidly and effectively as possible
  • Develop and maintain an enterprise technology refresh strategy covering lifecycle planning, modernization, deployment, and ongoing sustainment of digital engineering technologies
  • Collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure architectural decisions aligned with enterprise standards, security requirements, and long-term roadmaps
  • Produce clear architectural documentation, design artifacts, engineering guidance, and transition plans to support implementation and operational acceptance


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable Polygraph
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, or 14+ years of relevant systems engineering, architecture, or infrastructure experience in lieu of a degree
  • CERTIFICATION: Meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g. Security+ CE)
  • Proven experience architecting, integrating, and validating enterprise scale systems and infrastructure services
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, test and evaluation practices, and lifecycle design considerations
  • Experience developing alternatives analyses, cost/schedule assessments, and modernization strategies
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and work across diverse technical and operational stakeholders
  • Strong documentation, communication, analytical, and cross team collaboration skills US citizenship required
  • LOCATION: 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, competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

#CIS

The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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 MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:
USA CO Colorado Springs - 8610 Explorer Dr (COC036), USA DC Washington, USA VA Springfield - 7770 Backlick Rd (VAS110)

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.

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