Solutions Architect SME

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Technical Solutions

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Security Solutions, System Solutions, Teamwork

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT SME

Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Solutions Architect SME at GDIT. Here, you’ll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation. GDIT is seeking a Solutions Architect SME to provide technical leadership and support in the area of solution specification/design for our Diplomacy, Environment, Law Enforcement, and Financial Agencies Sector. You will need to possess strong knowledge of information technology and commercial solutions; and have significant experience designing and developing technical solutions in multiple disciplines, like data center, cloud, communications, technical security, and cyber security.  You will also need to have a proven track record of proposal delivery, excellent communications skills, and a strong customer service orientation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

• Planning and designing solutions and procedures pertaining to security applications and technology within the diplomatic security space
• Evaluation of department countermeasures policies/procedure and make recommendations for applying technology and applications to enhance technical security
• Planning and designing cloud platforms/applications that will enhance diplomatic security capabilities
• Evaluation of the departments application of technology and make recommendations for modernization
• Planning and designing cloud platforms/applications that will enhance procedures and data collection for countermeasures programs
• Act as technical liaison between customer technical points of contact and GDIT project staff to facilitate IT strategic planning
• Coordinate “reach back” with technical subject matter experts (SME) within GDIT to obtain specific knowledge or expertise to address technical issues
• Respond to technical questions and research requests from customers and programs. Perform business case analysis to support decision making process
• Maintain technical proficiency by keeping current with the latest technologies, trends, standards, & products

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

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Experience: 15+ years of related experience in Information Technology and Technical Security
• Security clearance level: secret
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Experience with countermeasures policies/procedures. Experience designing/implementing technical security solutions. Strong knowledge of government procurement and proposal processes Experience developing lifecycle cost estimates for technical solutions. Strong communication, presentation, facilitation and writing skills. Ability to work independently or part of a cross functional team.
• Location: This is a hybrid position working in our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA and Sterling, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite 3 days a week.

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
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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 $183,498 - $240,005. 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:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

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.

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 50 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.

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