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General Dynamics Information Technology · 6 hours ago

Lead Systems Architect - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$173K/yr - $233K/yr

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Lead Systems Architect to serve as the sole architectural authority for a major Department of Defense program. This role is responsible for designing, integrating, modernizing, and governing all systems across the program while ensuring compliance with architectural standards and mission alignment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the single enterprise architect for the entire program, establishing and governing architecture standards and technical direction

Develop and maintain enterprise architectures aligned with mission and operational requirements

Architect and optimize solutions across key technologies, including: VDI: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop; Identity & Messaging: Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange; Storage: NetApp ONTAP; Unified Communications: VoIP and collaboration platforms; Operating Systems: Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Lead automation and orchestration initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and Git-based workflows

Design secure, scalable architectures across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and classified environments

Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST 800-series controls, STIGs, Zero Trust architecture principles, and DoD cybersecurity requirements

Conduct technical assessments, develop modernization strategies, and produce enterprise roadmaps and transition plans

Create and maintain authoritative architecture deliverables, including diagrams, data flows, interface specifications, and reference designs

Collaborate with government leadership, cybersecurity teams, engineering teams, and operations personnel to guide and validate architecture decisions

Provide senior-level oversight for major engineering initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and mission priorities

Qualification

Systems ArchitectureSystems EngineeringAutomationOrchestrationCitrix VDIAzure VDIActive DirectoryAzure ADNetApp StorageUnified CommunicationsWindows ServerRed Hat Enterprise LinuxRMF ComplianceNIST ControlsZero Trust PrinciplesLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph (required)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field

10+ years of experience in systems engineering or enterprise architecture within DoD or federal environments

Demonstrated experience designing and integrating large-scale, multi-technology enterprise environments using: Citrix and Azure VDI platforms, Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange, NetApp storage solutions, Unified Communications platforms, Windows Server and RHEL

Strong experience with automation and orchestration, including IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise configuration management

Broad technical expertise across networking, cloud architectures (IL2–IL6), virtualization, identity services, data flows, and cybersecurity

Deep understanding of RMF, NIST controls, STIGs, DoDAF, and Zero Trust principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to brief senior DoD stakeholders

Preferred

Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, AWS/Azure Architect, Citrix Architect, NetApp NCIE/NCIP, RHEL, TOGAF, or IaC-related certifications

Experience supporting classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS) or major defense acquisition programs

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees