Cloud Architect / Developer SME

gdit

Washington, USonsite$187k-$230k/yrPosted Aug 5, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Cloud Architectures, Cloud Development, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Azure Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

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

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

Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise

Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages

Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)

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

US Citizenship Required

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. (3 days on‑site)

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

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The likely salary range for this position is $187,179 - $230,000. 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: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Hybrid

Work Location: USA DC Washington

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.

Our Identity Verification Process: As 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.

About Our Work: We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

Compensation

This Cloud Architect role pays $187k-$230k/yr. Within typical range for cloud architect roles in United States.

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