Senior System Architect SME

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
CI/CD, Java Spring, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Certifications:
None
Experience:
20 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into opportunity.

GDIT is seeking an experienced Software and Systems professional for the position of Senior System Architect SME based in Springfield, VA. This role supports national‑security programs requiring deep technical expertise, strong leadership abilities, and a U.S. issued Top Secret clearance with SCI and CI Poly eligible.

Primary Responsibilities

- Design and deliver secure information‑sharing platforms that integrate large‑scale storage (multi‑petabyte) systems, high‑performance data ingestion pipelines, and NITF/compatible imaging applications.
- Build modern frontend experiences using Vue/React/Angular frameworks while developing robust backend services with Java/Spring Boot/Hibernate or equivalent technologies; expose functionality via RESTful APIs for seamless integration of heterogeneous sources (including Gigapixel Image Explorer‑style tools).
- Create and maintain high‑performance storage solutions, implementing data conversion software that transforms diverse image formats into standardized workflows. Provide technical leadership as a senior advisor to program management on enterprise modernization strategies—cloud migration efforts while ensuring close collaboration across IT engineering disciplines.
- Develop DoDAF artifacts for network, host, workstation and database systems; support formal Government design reviews with minimal rework activities. Manage hardware/software refresh planning, end‑of‑life tracking, cost estimation initiatives and issue 180‑day advance alerts on affected items to meet lifecycle objectives.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field with at least 20 years of progressive systems engineering/software development.
- Proven record as a senior advisor/chief architect who has guided program and executive leadership on technology strategy; hands‑on Java/Spring Boot/Hibernate web application delivery experience (including upgrades to current framework releases). Strong background in building RESTful APIs for data integration pipelines using Java stack, servlet, WebLogic, .Net Framework.
- Solid exposure to virtualized environments—VMware vSphere, VMCP, XEN/XCP-NG, Microsoft Hyper- V — and a DoD 8570/DoDI 8140 IAT Level‑II certification (Security+ CE is an acceptable baseline). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains, as well as enterprise architecture artifacts supporting formal design reviews.
- Ability to work in mixed operating system settings—Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Windows Server—to meet DISA STIG compliance; scripting experience for automation tasks (shell/Bash) required on both platforms.

Desired Attributes / Impact Areas

- Prior exposure to Defense Threat Reduction Agency‑type Intelligence Community programs, particularly with DIAMONDS concepts and secure high‑assurance storage for imagery analysis.
- Demonstrated track record building NITF/other geospatial data processing pipelines; experience delivering modern C++ solutions such as Gigapixel Image Explorer–style tools (performance tuning & UX focus).
- Background in security engineering: threat modeling, countermeasure development and hands‑on problem resolution for national scope customers.

What We Offer GDIT Employees

- Direct impact on protecting the nation through innovative technology solutions; autonomy in shaping technical roadmaps that align short‑term actions and long‑term strategies within a collaborative culture.
- Access to cutting‑edge development tools, enterprise architecture frameworks (DoDAF/Zero Trust), cloud environments and continued professional growth opportunities—including paid certifications.

The likely salary range for this position is $164,687 - $222,813. 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:
31

Travel Required:
None

T elecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Springfield

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. 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.

Our Identity Verification Process:
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.

About Our Work:
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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