AWS Cloud Solutions Architect in Washington, District of Columbia at General Dynamics Information Technology

Location: USA DC Washington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ219801
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)

Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Architectures, Cloud Solutions
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

At GDIT, we deliver clarity with our cloud-native solutions that accelerate digital transformation and enhance mission readiness. Your work will be central to helping our clients modernize, automate, and secure different environments using advanced, cloud-native capabilities and AI solutions.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As an AWS Cloud Solutions Architect, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in designing, deploying, and optimizing solutions on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform, including experience with AWS native AI/ML services, serverless architectures, and cloud-first migration and modernization patterns. Experience in designing and implementing solutions for Data Warehousing, Data and Analytical programs in the cloud is required. Experience with migrating on-prem Data Warehouse and Business Objects to the cloud is also required. Experience across multiple cloud providers is a plus. This individual will play a critical role in architecting secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments tailored to our customers' requirements.

HOW A CLOUD ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Architects, designs, and implements cloud native solutions leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, and AI/ML offerings including Bedrock, SageMaker, and Amazon Q.
• Defines cloud architectures for new and existing systems, emphasizing automation, cost efficiency, and mission resilience.
• Provides strategic guidance to shape cloud adoption, modernization roadmaps, and market-aligned solution offerings.
• Builds secure, scalable multi-account environments following AWS Well-Architected, Zero Trust, and industry security frameworks.
• Leads the design and automation of DevSecOps pipelines, integrating CI/CD, policy-as-code, infrastructure-as-code such as Terraform or CloudFormation, and automated testing.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to assess requirements, translate mission needs into robust technical solutions, and integrate cloud security at every layer.
• Works with cloud governance to ensure NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 controls are implemented and documented, including IAM best practices, data protection, encryption, and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, DoD, and NIST.
• Mentors engineering teams on cloud-native design patterns, AI/ML solution integration, and secure automation practices.
• Participates in proposal development, ensuring technical solutions are innovative, compliant, and aligned with emerging government requirements.
• Continuously evaluates emerging technologies including generative AI, container security, edge computing, and automated governance to enhance cloud strategy and accelerate delivery.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• BA/BS in Computer Science or a similar field.

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of applicable experience.
• Extensive experience designing and deploying AWS-based solutions through infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience creating and contributing technical material to federal, state, and local proposals and creating cloud architecture.
• Ability to work effectively in both a collaborative team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.

Required Certification:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.

Security Clearance:

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a federal public trust security clearance.

Visa Sponsorship Will Not Be Provided for This Position

Location:

• Hybrid and requires 3 days per week at the customer site in SW DC.

What can GDIT offer you:

• 401K with company match.
• Customizable health benefits packages.
• Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Rewards program for high-performing employees.

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. 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:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA DC Washington

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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