Azure Cloud Architect / Developer SME

General Dynamics

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $170,144–$212,750 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $191k

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This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$190,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 422 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Azure Cloud Architect / Developer SME

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As a Cloud Architect / Developer SME at GDIT, you will join the Software Engineering team to design and secure large-scale Azure Government environments for mission-critical federal systems. Your daily tasks include architecting scalable infrastructures, designing cloud-native data platforms, automating provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep, implementing security controls like Azure AD and RBAC, and guiding engineering teams on best practices. You will also migrate applications to PaaS or IaaS as appropriate, ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and FedRAMP standards. The role requires extensive experience in Azure-specific work, familiarity with Ansible and PowerShell DSC, and the ability to lead teams of five or more while interfacing with government officials. Essential skills include strong knowledge of Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security, along with certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.

Skills

Azure Terraform Bicep ARM Ansible PowerShell DSC CI/CD Networking Security Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Azure Well-Architected Framework FinOps PaaS IaaS DISA STIGs CIS Benchmarks

What you'll do

Design secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity.
Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep to ensure FedRAMP compliance.
Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least-privilege access, encryption, and NIST-aligned security controls.
Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation.
Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices.
Migrate and modernize applications with configuration-level changes as needed.

What we're looking for

10+ years of cloud engineering/architecture experience, with at least 5+ years in Azure
Strong expertise in Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security
Experience leading teams of 5 or more members
Familiarity with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework
Ability to interface with government officials at all levels
Active Secret clearance required
Must possess or obtain within 90 days a Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

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