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From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world while building new skills to propel your career forward.\n\nJob Description\n\nGDIT is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nArchitect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity\nDesign cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.\nAutomate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments\nImplement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls\nApply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation\nDrive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices\nMigrate and modernize with config-level changes\nPush toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible\nReplatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS\nRehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS\nUse Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework\n\nRequirements:\n\nEducation: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience\n\nExperience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience, with at least 5+ years of experience with Azure-specific work\n\nExperience leading teams of 5 or more\nExperience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework\nStrong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise\nFamiliarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages\nMust be able to interface with and present to government officials at all levels\n\nRequired Certification(s): (Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire at least one of the following)\n\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)\n-or- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional\n\nClearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance\n\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nLocation: Remote\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE\nAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\n\nGrowth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\nSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\nRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off\nCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY\nExplore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation\n\n#GDITLA\n\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n10 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional | Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Amazon Web Services (AWS)\n\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) | Microsoft - Microsoft\n\nTravel Required\n\n10-25%\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $170,144 - $212,750. 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.\nView information about benefits and our total rewards program.\n\nOur Identity Verification Process\n\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\n\nAbout Our Work\n\nWe are GDIT. 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