Application Architect

GDIT is the leading systems integrator in the Zero Trust Defense sector market—developing and delivering innovative solutions to government customers. Our Zero Trust business continues experiencing rapid growth, and this is an opportunity to join our team and be a part of creating Cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact. 

As an Application Engineer 3 on an enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client your responsibilities will include: 

• Defining the vision, strategy, and architecture of applications used to establish a Zero Trust Architecture 

• Designing applications structure, including components, interfaces, and interactions with other systems 

• Choosing the correct technologies, platforms, and tools to meet the needs of Zero Trust Architecture 

• Providing guidance and support to the Zero Trust implementation team 

• Ensuring applications meet security requirements 

• Identifying and resolving software issues 

• Deploying, configuring, and maintaining various applications involved in Zero Trust Architecture 

• Creating and maintaining documentation required for the design, implementation, and deployment of Zero Trust Architecture 

• Working directly with various departments to understand mission needs and problems and to propose solutions available within the applications managed 

Basic Qualifications: 

• 6-8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in application deployment, configuration, and maintenance 

• understanding and interest in troubleshooting distributed systems  

• ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical personnel 

• ability to work well in an environment where priorities shift depending on the needs of the mission 

• ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships  

• proven time management skills and self-supervision  

• a strong bias for automation 

Required Skills/Knowledge: 

• Experience with one or more automation systems (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc) 

• Experience with applications running on Windows, Linux, and in containerized environments 

• Experience with on-prem and cloud deployment  

• Experience with one or more containerization platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, Tanzu, OpenShift,etc) 

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages (Python, Java, etc) 

• Experience with securing systems to DoD STIG requirements 

• Knowledge of software acceptance testing process 

Desired Skills/Knowledge: 

• Experience with Zero Trust capabilities and the software that provides them, such as identity management, identity providers, multifactor authentication, privileged access management, unified entity management, inventory control systems, endpoint protection, SIEM/SOAR, software defined compute/networking/storage, etc. 

• Knowledge of the DoD ATO process 

• Familiarity with DoD Zero Trust Architecture model 

• Current Secret clearance 

• Bachelor’s degree in field like Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management Systems, or other related field. 

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

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays