Systems Architect

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Architect with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Architect you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Architect joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.

HOW A SYSTEMS ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Systems Architect designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems. Coordinates system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs systems architecture for new or existing computer system
• Creates, plans, and configures highly complex engineering systems for optimal operations.
• Creates and engineers highly advanced systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the end.
• Designs and engineers highly complex infrastructures including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Creates and designs highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Performs continual maintenance and creates highly ingenious solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems.
• Provides critical insight and guidance for the preparation and maintenance of all documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects.
• Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes.
• Performs complex systems development and design work that may include logic design, I/O design, model formulation, computer architecture analysis and design, and digital systems engineering.
• Invents innovative ways to drive production operational efficiency.
• Drives scalability and operability of supported systems/infrastructure.
• Implements, manages, and enhances Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline tools.
• Creates, maintains, and reviews Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Desired State Configuration (DSC) and/or Puppet configuration management tools to support the provisioning infrastructure.
• Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
• May coach and provide guidance to less experienced professionals.
• May serve as a team or task lead.
• Recognized as an industry leader in systems engineering.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EDUCATION: BA/BS or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience

QUALIFICATIONS: 10+ years of related systems architect experience

Active TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI poly

● Location: On Customer Site
●US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● 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