Cloud Transformation Architect

Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
Other

Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cloud Architectures, Cloud Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Solutions
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
ship Required:
No

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Cloud Transformation Architect and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Cloud Transformation Architect the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of government agencies. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the design of the cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency. You will ensure the cloud environment meets both short and long-term goals.

• Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable cloud architectures in enterprise settings.

• Executing cloud migration strategies including rehosting, re-platforming, and refactoring.

• Building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or Ansible.

• Defining and governing architecture standards and frameworks to support high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability.

• Applying best practices in cloud security, compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53), and IAM.

• Managing cost optimization, resource monitoring, and performance tuning for cloud-native services.

• Implementing and operating containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes.

• Integrating cloud platforms with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated provisioning and deployments.

• Leading technical design sessions and collaborating with stakeholders to align architecture with mission and organizational objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related technical field.

Minimum Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in IT, including at least five (5) years of direct experience designing and managing cloud-based solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

Certification:

Must have one or more advanced certifications from major cloud service providers, such as:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional

Security Clearance: The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for High-Risk Public Trust access.

Location: This is a Hybrid postition based in Washington, DC. Expect to be in the office 2-4 days a week

Timeline: This is a contingent posting, expected to start in July or August of 2026.

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 an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $187,179 - $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

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA DC Washington

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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