AWS Solutions Architect - Remote

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Confidential

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Solutions Architect

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

AWS Cloud Computing, Cloud Architectures, Cloud Development

Certifications:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional - Amazon AWS - Amazon

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as an AWS Solutions Architect at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an AWS Solutions Architect r you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Solutions Director joining our team to

HOW A SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Create architectural blueprints, designs, and solutions for Cloud-native systems adhering to the organization’s requirements, scalability needs, performance considerations, security concerns, and cost efficiency goals. The Cloud Solutions Architect shall stay updated with the latest Cloud technologies, services, and trends. The Cloud Solutions Architect shall effectively interpret business, technical goals, objectives, and challenges; and proactively develop solutions, architecture transition strategies, and roadmaps that align with the program priorities.

Leads and manages the technical architecture of the client organization. Spearheads the development of enterprise-wide IT strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth plans. Collaborates with executives and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable IT solutions. Offers expert guidance and strategic direction for modernizing cloud solutions and facilitating seamless datacenter migration. Collaborates with customers to seamlessly integrate CI/CD pipelines for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation. Establishes and maintains data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safeguarding sensitive information.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: B.S. in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science
● Required Experience: 18+ years of experience creating, managing, and designing information technology products and services with a focus in cloud solutions; 14+ years of experience in developing and implementing sustainable enterprise scale Cloud-native architectures, systems modernization using microservices architecture, containerization, and event-driven patterns with a focus on adopting emerging technologies; 8+ years of experience in Bounded Context and Domain Driven Design patterns, systems integration, API first design, modern SecDevOps practices, and micro frontends design patterns.

● Required Technical Skills:

• Active and recognized Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect Professional Certification.
• A minimum of ten years of experience in developing and implementing sustainable enterprise scale Cloud-native architectures, systems modernization using microservices architecture, containerization, and event-driven patterns with a focus on adopting emerging technologies.
• A minimum of five years of experience in Bounded Context and Domain Driven Design patterns, systems integration, API first design, modern SecDevOps practices, and micro frontends design patterns.

● Security Clearance Level: None
● Required Skills and Abilities:

• Leads and manages the technical architecture of the TSS organization. Spearheads the development of enterprise-wide IT strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Collaborates with C-suite executives and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable IT solutions.
• Offers expert guidance and strategic direction for modernizing cloud solutions and facilitating seamless datacenter migration. Collaborates with customers to seamlessly integrate CI/CD pipelines for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation.
• Establishes and maintains data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safeguarding sensitive information.

● Preferred Skills:

• Experience in implementing Cloud solution architecture that includes evaluation, selection, and integration of critical technical components that meet the defined functional, non-functional and security requirements.
• Experience in developing proof of concepts, prototypes, solutions using Cloud-native technologies, AWS services and products, and emerging technologies.
• Experience in architecting and implementing CI/CD automation and Zero Downtime deployments with advanced knowledge and experience in one or more current programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript (including AngularJS), Python, Rust, Go, Ruby, or Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP)).
• Experience in building applications as composition of decoupled services and independently deployable units using microservice, and/or API based architectures at an enterprise scale.
• Experience in working closely with technical leads, engineering teams, and architecture stakeholders for technical issues and architecture framework capabilities for use by other development teams.

● Location: Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. Apply