Certified AWS Solution Architect - Remote

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Cloud

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

AWS Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, DevSecOps

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced AWS Solutions Architect to support IT modernization initiatives for a federal customer. The ideal candidate will drive enterprise architecture strategy, cloud migration, and system modernization efforts using agile methodologies and human-centered design (HCD).  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and implement scalable, secure, and flexible architectures to modernize legacy systems.  

• Lead cloud migration efforts leveraging AWS for scalability, availability, and reliability.  

• Support DevSecOps integration within agile development teams (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).  

• Architect COTS/SaaS integrations, ensuring seamless configuration and customization to meet mission objectives.  

• Ensure compliance with zero trust security principles and federal IT security regulations.  

• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical risks and conflicts, ensuring smooth project execution.  

• Optimize applications for on-demand release cycles while maintaining system reliability.  

• Provide technical oversight for AI/ML-driven predictive modeling, business intelligence, and data analytics.  

Qualifications:  

• A B.S. Degree in Computer Science is preferred.

• An active AWS Solution Architect Associate or higher is required.

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, cloud transformation, and IT modernization.  

• Expertise in AWS cloud services, including serverless computing, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud-native applications.  

• Hands-on experience with enterprise data migration, system integration, and microservices architecture.  

• Strong understanding of agile software development, human-centered design, and usability best practices.  

• Experience with federal IT security frameworks, compliance (FISMA, NIST), and zero trust architecture.  

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and IT relationship management skills.  

• US Web Design System (USWDS) experience is a plus.  

• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and cloud-based architectures (AWS preferred)  

Work Environment:  

• Fully remote with occasional in-person meetings in Washington, D.C. 

• Schedule is based on Eastern Time Monday through Friday with Holidays off

This job is for a contract proposal that is expected to be awarded in June 2025. 

Visa Sponsorship will not be Provided for this Position.

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
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $196,389 - $265,703. 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:

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.

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