Senior Systems Solution Architect-Azure-SECRET

Solutions Architect

We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join GDIT as a Senior Systems Solution Architect (Azure). As part of our deployment information technology team, you will develop a high-level understanding of the complex systems governing and facilitating our customer business operations, making recommendations, and implementing changes to increase efficiency and support overall application objectives. You will collaborate with GDIT technical leadership, Government customers, and other key stakeholders to assess our existing and new systems infrastructure. You will work closely with our Security assessment team to make sure all architectural design meets agency policy and guidelines. You will then determine how best to update, upgrade, and reorganize our technology to create a lean, efficient Systems/Solutions Architecture capable of supporting our various projects and goals. You will maintain production application system architecture documentation thought out the life cycle of the application.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides highly innovative technical expertise on cloud computing techniques, technologies, infrastructure, DevOps and related cloud architectures
• Provides expert knowledge for the research, evaluation, and deployment of advanced cloud computing systems and large data analytics
• Ability to translate program vision and requirements into Levels 0 to 3 technical architecture drawings using tools such as, Visio and Lucid
• Provides expert knowledge for data integration and migration efforts, including mapping schemas and defining domain specific ontologies
• Provides expert knowledge for the development of highly complex data services, algorithms, and applications using various Microsoft Azure Data services.
• Maintains current and advanced knowledge of progressive and advancing technology as assigned.
• Provides expert guidance and leadership to less experienced cloud development personnel
• May serve as a task or project leader (Not a people manager)
• May consult with executives and customers to deliver complex cloud development solutions
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in cloud technology and services

Senior Systems Solution Architect Duties and Responsibilities

• Function as a software architecture & development subject matter expert and advisor to program management and project leadership  
• Periodically audit existing systems infrastructure and architecture to ensure an accurate, high-level understanding of present capabilities
• Update architecture diagrams to ensure accuracy on production systems
• Report to leadership and key stakeholders regarding your findings, making recommendations and providing clear roadmaps for successful changes
• Collaborate with other IT professionals and software engineers to develop systems solutions capable of supporting customer and development goals
• Collaborate with the teams that implement changes in physical hardware and software, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies including Cloud, On-Prem hosting including DevSecOps teams.
• Working with PISO and Security to assist developing Authorization To Test (ATT). Authorization To Operate (ATO) and Authorization To Use (ATU).

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Senior Systems Solution Architect Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field; master's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trends
  Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience with software development cycles
• Expert knowledge of programming languages and technologies, including Python, Java, PHP, Apex, Drupal, SharePoint, Atlassian, GitLab, .NET, Salesforce, Docker and Containers, NGINX, Postgres, Ruby on Rails
• Secret Clearance to start
   

Required Technical Skills:
•    Cloud experience in Azure/Cloud.gov
•    Relevant Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Security, CISSP, AWS
•    Hands on experience with navigating Microsoft’s Azure Platform
•    Visio experiences desired.
•    Develop a data strategy vision for users with high-end analytical needs by conducting technical briefings, prototyping, road mapping, and creating architecture diagrams. This involves building a data platform that supports data flows/pipelines, ETL/ELT and orchestration, data lake/data warehousing, geospatial analysis and services, big data query and analysis. Furthermore, support stakeholder activities using popular languages, tools, packages, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning frameworks within on-premises or cloud environments.
• Supports program with Fin-Ops initiatives focusing on optimization

and efficiency, automation, utilizing industry best practices, integrating data

and infrastructure security in all components of the architecture

and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
•  Works independently under limited supervision
•  Network Architecture: Active Directory, Load traffic management (Loadbalancers), WAF (Web Application Firewall)
Systems/Solutions Architect Desired Experience

Experience:
•    10 years of relevant experience

  May vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

•    Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
•    Experience working in Federal or State government environments
•    Ability to work independently and remotely

Certification:
None - N/A
Travel Required: less than 10%
Location: Hybrid/On- Site-Washington DC or 3150 Fairview Drive, Falls Church VA - 3 days per week or as required.
 US Citizenship: N/A

GDIT Is Your Place:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home 
• 401K with company match 
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages 
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career 
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications