Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$172,550–$233,450 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $203k
$139k most similar roles pay here $244k

This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $159,125–$231,237 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $203k versus about $195k 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.

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TL;DR · Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect

Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect - TS serves as the sole architectural authority for a major Department of War program, overseeing the entire enterprise technical vision. The role involves designing, integrating, and governing all systems while establishing architecture standards to ensure mission alignment across various technology domains. Key responsibilities include developing modernization strategies, creating authoritative deliverables like data flows and interface specifications, and leading automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines. The position requires expertise in Citrix and Azure VDI, Active Directory, NetApp ONTAP storage, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Candidates must navigate complex environments involving RMF, NIST 800-series controls, STIGs, and Zero Trust principles. Technical skills include proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and Git-based workflows to manage secure, scalable solutions across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and classified networks.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the sole architectural authority to establish and govern enterprise standards and technical direction for the program.
  • Design, integrate, and modernize systems across VDI, identity management, storage, and unified communications platforms.
  • Lead automation and orchestration initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools.
  • Develop secure, scalable architectures across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and classified environments.
  • Ensure all designs comply with RMF, NIST 800-series controls, STIGs, and Zero Trust principles.
  • Create authoritative architecture deliverables including diagrams, data flows, interface specifications, and reference designs.
  • Develop modernization strategies, enterprise roadmaps, and transition plans based on technical assessments.
  • Provide senior-level oversight for major engineering initiatives to ensure alignment with mission priorities.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of related experience in the field.
  • Specialized design experience with large-scale enterprise IT services and cloud-native computing.
  • Experience designing and integrating multi-technology environments including Citrix/Azure VDI, Active Directory, NetApp storage, and RHEL.
  • Expertise in automation and orchestration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • US Citizenship.

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