Cloud Architect / Developer SME

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Own your opportunity to support the missions that matter. 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. Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity.
• Experience in designing innovative software architectures leveraging tools such as Azure Power Apps, ServiceNow, Python, Scala, .NET, React, Angular, and other low/no-code technologies
• Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.
• Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments.
• Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls.
• Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation.
• Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices.
• Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government.​
• Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud.​
• Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.​
• Migrate and modernize with config-level changes.​
• Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible.​
• Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS.​
• Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS.​
• Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework.​
• Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect

Requirements

Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience

Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience

• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework.​
• Experience designing and implementing applications using frameworks such as Python, Scala, .NET, React, Angular
• Proven expertise with Azure Power Apps and related low-code/no-code tools
• Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise
• Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages

Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance

Preferred: Familiarity with additional languages/tools such as Java, C#, or Kubernetes is a plus

Preferred certification(s): One or more certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)

US Citizenship Required

Location: Remote; candidates local to the DMV area preferred

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, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation