Solutions Architect Sr Principal - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

None

Job Family:

Technical Solutions

Cloud Computing, Enterprise Solutions Architecture, Networking

None

10 + years of related experience

Yes

Job Description:

Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Solutions Architect at GDIT. Here, you’ll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Solutions Architect, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our intelligence customer in Chantilly, VA. You will play a crucial role in driving customer success by applying innovative and emerging technologies to solve real business challenges.

• Identify advanced solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyze alternatives based on trade space, and implement designs.
• Research current and emerging technologies and process methodologies and propose changes and tailoring where needed.
• Assess the system and business process architecture currently in place and works with staff to recommend improvements.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain established service design procedures and process by applying process frameworks and methodologies.
• Prepare and present test plans, technical presentations, and analyst briefings.
• Identify customer requirements, analyze alternatives, and conduct product recommendations related to software, platform, and network configurations.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Solutions Architect Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: Broad understanding and experience in integrating hardware (desktop, server, storage, etc.), software (COTS, GOTS, full stack development), cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML (agentic AI, LLMs, RAG, GPUs and model training / hosting), data (structured/unstructured, ETL, RDMS, lake technologies, etc.), and networking (switching, routing, firewalls, etc.) in multi-OS environments.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Works independently under limited supervision, strong documentation and communication skills, strong user interaction and business analysis skills, DoD 8570 IAT II Certification

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 at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.

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

None

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

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