Cloud Solutions Architect

General Dynamics

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $147,292–$199,278 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago

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Similar $166k

This role $173k

$95k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays more than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$190,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $173k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 · Cloud Solutions Architect

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The Cloud Solutions Architect role at GDIT involves providing enterprise-level technical leadership for the Veteran Affairs multi-cloud architecture, focusing on secure and scalable cloud environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing landing zones with identity, networking, and security baselines, supporting multi-cloud integration, automation, and workflow design, and developing service catalogs. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of cloud architecture experience, including federal cloud modernization expertise, and hands-on experience with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Strong knowledge in Zero Trust principles, IAM, networking, and cloud security is essential. This position requires a US Citizen or Green Card Holder with the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance, and it involves occasional travel to VA facilities nationwide.

Skills

AWS Azure Terraform CloudFormation Bicep Zero Trust IAM Networking Cloud Security CI/CD IaC Multi-cloud Integration Public Trust Clearance Federal Cloud Modernization Documentation Security Authorization Evidence

What you'll do

Develop and maintain landing zones including identity, networking, and security baselines.
Lead architecture design and modernization strategies across AWS, Azure, and other CSPs.
Support multi-cloud integration, automation, and workflow design initiatives.
Provide guidance for IaC, automated provisioning, and approval engine implementations.
Produce architectural documentation and security authorization evidence for cloud environments.

What we're looking for

US Citizen or Green Card Holder with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field
At least two relevant cloud certifications (AWS SA Pro, Azure SA Expert, OCI Architect Pro, Google Cloud Professional)
8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and 3+ years supporting multi-CSP enterprise environments
Strong understanding of Zero Trust, IAM, networking, and cloud security principles
Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep for infrastructure as code

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