Cloud Transformation Architect
General Dynamics Information Technology, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Title
Cloud Transformation Architect
Job Description Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT to build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with resourceful professionals.
As a Cloud Transformation Architect the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of government agencies. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the design of the cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency, and to meet both short‑ and long‑term goals.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable cloud architectures in enterprise settings.
Execute cloud migration strategies including rehosting, re‑platforming, and refactoring.
Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or Ansible.
Define and govern architecture standards and frameworks to support high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.
Apply best practices in cloud security, compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800‑53), and IAM.
Manage cost optimization, resource monitoring, and performance tuning for cloud‑native services.
Implement and operate containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes.
Integrate cloud platforms with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated provisioning and deployments.
Lead technical design sessions and collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with mission and organizational objectives.
What you’ll need to succeed
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
Minimum Experience:
10+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years of direct experience designing and managing cloud solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, OCI, or hybrid/multi‑cloud environments.
Certifications:
Must hold one or more advanced certifications from major cloud providers, such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional
Security Clearance:
Must be eligible for High‑Risk Public Trust access and subject to a government security investigation.
Location & Timeline Hybrid position based in Washington, DC. Expected to be in the office 2‑4 days a week.
Contingent posting, expected to start in July or August of 2026.
Benefits
Growth: AI‑powered career tool to identify career steps and learning opportunities.
Support: Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve career goals.
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off.
Flexibility: Full‑flex work week to own priorities at work and home.
Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace.
All U.S. employees receive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with pre‑ and post‑tax contributions and company match; paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave; and short‑ and long‑term disability, life, accidental death, and business travel insurance.
Salary Range $187,179 – $230,000 (actual salary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements).
Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Job Description Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT to build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with resourceful professionals.
As a Cloud Transformation Architect the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of government agencies. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the design of the cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency, and to meet both short‑ and long‑term goals.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable cloud architectures in enterprise settings.
Execute cloud migration strategies including rehosting, re‑platforming, and refactoring.
Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or Ansible.
Define and govern architecture standards and frameworks to support high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.
Apply best practices in cloud security, compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800‑53), and IAM.
Manage cost optimization, resource monitoring, and performance tuning for cloud‑native services.
Implement and operate containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes.
Integrate cloud platforms with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated provisioning and deployments.
Lead technical design sessions and collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with mission and organizational objectives.
What you’ll need to succeed
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
Minimum Experience:
10+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years of direct experience designing and managing cloud solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, OCI, or hybrid/multi‑cloud environments.
Certifications:
Must hold one or more advanced certifications from major cloud providers, such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional
Security Clearance:
Must be eligible for High‑Risk Public Trust access and subject to a government security investigation.
Location & Timeline Hybrid position based in Washington, DC. Expected to be in the office 2‑4 days a week.
Contingent posting, expected to start in July or August of 2026.
Benefits
Growth: AI‑powered career tool to identify career steps and learning opportunities.
Support: Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve career goals.
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off.
Flexibility: Full‑flex work week to own priorities at work and home.
Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace.
All U.S. employees receive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with pre‑ and post‑tax contributions and company match; paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave; and short‑ and long‑term disability, life, accidental death, and business travel insurance.
Salary Range $187,179 – $230,000 (actual salary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements).
Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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