Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Software EngineeringJob Qualifications:Skills:Cloud Native, Microsoft Azure, Platform as a Service (PaaS)Certifications:NoneExperience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:GDIT is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivityDesign cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environmentsImplement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controlsApply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentationDrive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practicesMigrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure GovernmentMigrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret CloudEnhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.​Migrate and modernize with config-level changesPush toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possibleReplatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaSRehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaSUse Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected FrameworkLeverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architectRequirements:Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experienceExperience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experienceExperience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected FrameworkStrong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertiseFamiliarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languagesCertification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearanceUS Citizenship RequiredLocation: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. (3 days a week on‑site)The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:HybridWork Location:Any Location / RemoteAdditional 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. 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans