Systems Architect at General Dynamics Information Technology – Chantilly, Virginia

USA VA Chantilly - Customer Proprietary (VAC034)
Full time
RQ218853
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:
Java, System Requirements, Technical Requirements
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Systems Architect

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Architect Sr Principal and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

We're seeking a senior‑level Systems Architect to lead the design of complex, multi‑component systems and ensure they meet rigorous technical, integration, and performance requirements.

Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience, including 5+ years serving as lead architect for complex solutions spanning hardware, software, and external system integrations.
• Strong requirements engineering background: authored and managed 15+ sets of functional and non‑functional system requirements with full traceability using tools such as DOORS or Jama.
• Developed and maintained 10+ Interface Control Documents (ICDs) covering protocols, data contracts, timing, and error handling, and led 5+ cross‑team interface adjudications to resolution.
• Led 3+ full verification and validation cycles, including system integration testing, acceptance testing, regression strategy, and documented defect metrics.
• Applied formal architecture methods (MBSE/SysML, N2 diagrams, state models, trade studies) on at least two major programs, delivering measurable improvements such as reduced integration rework or shortened integration timelines.

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or equivalent
• Security clearance level: Active TS/SCI with poly
• US citizenship required

Desired Qualifications
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and business needs.
• Creative problem solver with strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Knowledge of industry architecture standards and best practices.
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, CISA, or Certified Enterprise Architect.

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

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.

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:
Less than 10%

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.

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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