Systems Architect

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Denver, COWashington, DCGermantown, MDAlbuquerque, NM
Salary
$170,144–$230,000 / yr
Posted
59 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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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 · Systems Architect

The Systems Architect will join the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support the National Nuclear Security Administration. This role involves designing, evaluating, and guiding secure, scalable enterprise IT and cloud architectures to meet critical mission needs. You will lead architectural decisions, modernize existing environments, and manage cloud migrations. Key responsibilities include designing DNS architectures, implementing monitoring tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate on-premises and cloud solutions. Required technical expertise includes Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Windows, and Linux. You must demonstrate proficiency in cloud migration strategies, VDI solutions, Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware technologies, and Microsoft 365. The role requires a deep understanding of DNS intricacies and network services like Infoblox to ensure high performance, security, and reliability across the broader enterprise environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and evaluate enterprise and cloud architectures that align with business and mission requirements.
  • Lead cloud migration initiatives for applications and infrastructure to Azure and AWS environments.
  • Design, plan, and deploy scalable and secure DNS architectures.
  • Assess existing system architectures to recommend improvements for performance, security, and efficiency.
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies to recommend updates to processes and standards.
  • Implement and optimize monitoring tools and alerts to proactively detect performance and security issues.
  • Provide technical presentations and analytical briefings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain service design procedures using established frameworks and methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Must have 15+ years of related experience.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance or active DOE Q Access Authorization.
  • Must have deep expertise in DNS architecture and the ability to explain complex concepts to technical teams.
  • Must have hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Must have cloud migration expertise, including experience leading migrations of workloads to Azure and/or AWS.
  • Must have experience with Linux system administration, troubleshooting, and supporting Linux workloads on-premises and in the cloud.

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