IT Systems Architect

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Systems Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Systems, Leadership, Project Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as an IT 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 an IT Systems Architect you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an IT Architect joining our team to meet the operational and administrative needs of our Federal Government Customer. In this role, you will manage technical activities related to the agency.

HOW AN IT SYSTEMS ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Directs and manages technical activities related to implementation, transition, upgrades, testing, break fix, operations and maintenance.

• Operational government Point of Contact and contact for government-owned, external vendor solution elements for interoperability activities, communications, and escalations. The Technical Director performs

• Performs technical engineering requirements associated with procurement, sustainment, modification, and performance of specific systems or sub-systems;

• provides technical guidance, data analysis, reports, assist in the coordination of all technical activities to

• include system analysis and facilities with Government oversight for inherently Government activities that require a decision or that might obligate the Government.

• Ensure any performance degradations not specifically and directly delivered services under this call order can be supported in the operational model with the greatest efficiency and least government staff activity.

• Ensures technology alignment to the strategy, roadmap, and technical architecture decisions of the government.   

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, or a related field (Masters Degree is preferred).

Required Experience: 10+ years of recent applicable experience as outlined above in technical roles such as software development or system administration.

Required Certification: Possess a current Project Management Certification (example: PMI PMP®)

Certification)

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to think critically about complex systems, demanding customer missions, and continually evolving technical and operational requirements.

• Ability to manage a distributed team of experts without impacting service delivery.

• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills, in-depth technical knowledge and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies.

Required Technical Skills:  

• Demonstrable experience supporting nation-wide service desk (24/7 operations), event management, ticket lifecycle management and resolution, and account management.

• Deep understanding of business relationship management including identifying and resolving challenges, working closely with customers and organizations to ensure broadly applicable solutions, and continual interaction and feedback with senior customers and stakeholders.

• Experience with 3 or more of the following: Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD/WAN), remote access (Zscaler, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)), Virtual Private Cloud, Transit Connects, Transient Gateway, VPN Tunnels, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) components, load balancers, wireless controllers and Wireless Access Points, firewalls, switches, routers, general troubleshooting, etc.

• Hands-on knowledge of legacy Digital or Analog Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs), Key Systems, Phones, Fax Machines, and other traditional telephony devices to an Internet Protocol (IP), Voice over IP (VoIP) or newer technology.

Security Clearance Level: An active Top Secret Clearance or higher (SCI Access is preferred) is required for this role.

Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA

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

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Arlington

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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