Chief Technology Engineer, Technical Advisor

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $165,750–$224,250 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k

This role $195k

$130k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $142,500–$213,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $195k versus about $178k 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 439 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,924–$149,500 across 366 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Chief Technology Engineer, Technical Advisor

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The Chief Technology Engineer role at GDIT requires an experienced professional to serve as a technical advisor, aligning IT strategy with organizational goals and operating independently at both strategic and technical levels. This individual will develop scalable enterprise architecture frameworks, evaluate innovative solutions, ensure data security and regulatory compliance, manage technical debt, and lead modernization efforts. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in technology architecture, strategy, integration, and compliance standards, along with strong leadership skills to mentor teams and drive innovation. Preferred qualifications include Azure or AWS Solution Architect certifications, CISSP or CSSIP, and Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator credentials. This role demands a deep understanding of enterprise systems and the ability to convey technical benefits to senior leadership effectively.

Skills

AWS Azure CI/CD Enterprise Architecture Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL Docker Prometheus Grafana Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer MSSA CISSP CSSIP

What you'll do

Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.
Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.
Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.
Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.
Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.
Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Communicate proof-of-value benefits of technology initiatives to leadership.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.
Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.
Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Active Top Secret clearance required.

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