Chief Technology Engineer / Technical Advisor - Active Top Secret required

Clearance Level
Top Secret
Category
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Enterprise Architecture

Information Technology (IT) Systems

Technical Support

REQ#: RQ217147
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Chief Technology Engineer

Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Chief Technology Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals.  This role requires the ability to operate independently at both the strategic and technical levels, including performing hands-on engineering work to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and conveying proof-of-value benefits to leadership.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.

  • Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.

  • Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.

  • Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.

  • Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.

  • Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.

  • Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.

  • Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.

  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (retired in 2021)

Preferred:

Azure or AWS Solution Architect

Active CISSP or CSSIP

Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator

Key Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving

  • Technical leadership and mentoring

  • Adaptability and innovation

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 

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $165,750 - $224,250. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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