This role pays more than
53%
of similar roles. Most pay
$154,375–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$195k
versus about
$185k
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
1123 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,093–$150,385
across 984 roles with salary data.
Principal Architect - Active Top Secret required serves as a technical leader providing architectural guidance for a complex enterprise IT environment. The role involves developing scalable, secure, and resilient technical solutions while driving modernization objectives and long-term transformation efforts. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining future-state architectures, evaluating emerging technologies, conducting architecture reviews, and identifying technical debt for remediation. The individual will collaborate with leadership and engineering teams to create roadmap strategies, perform prototyping and proof-of-concept activities, and present recommendations to stakeholders. Required expertise includes enterprise, infrastructure, and security architecture across cloud and hybrid environments. Key skills include systems engineering, analytical problem-solving, and communication. Preferred qualifications include Azure or AWS Solution Architect certifications, CISSP or CSSIP credentials, Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator status, and experience with established enterprise architecture frameworks to solve complex modernization challenges.
What does a Architect earn?
Median $235750 from 31 postings across 17 companies.
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