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Technical Architect - Active Top Secret required
General Dynamics Information Technology
USA
Full-time
Senior · 10+ years experience
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals.
This role requires the ability to operate independently at both the strategic and technical levels, including performing hands-on engineering work to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and conveying proof-of-value benefits to leadership.
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- Job Description:
- We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals. This role requires the ability to operate independently at both the strategic and technical levels, including performing hands-on engineering work to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and conveying proof-of-value benefits to leadership.
- HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.
- Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.
- Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.
- Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.
- Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.
- Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.
- Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (retired in 2021)
- Preferred:
- Azure or AWS Solution Architect
- Active CISSP or CSSIP
- Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
- Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Technical leadership and mentoring
- Adaptability and innovation
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- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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- We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals. This role requires the ability to operate independently at both the strategic and technical levels, including performing hands-on engineering work to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and conveying proof-of-value benefits to leadership.
- HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.
- Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.
- Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.
- Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.
- Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.
- Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.
- Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (retired in 2021)
- Azure or AWS Solution Architect
- Active CISSP or CSSIP
- Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Technical leadership and mentoring
- Adaptability and innovation
- 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, competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
- #HP2026
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- gdit.com/tc.
About General Dynamics Information Technology
IT Services & Consulting28000 employeesFounded 1999
Provider of enterprise IT services and defense solutions.
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