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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Architect / Developer SME - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $187,179.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Programming Tools, FS Design Studio, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), Network Connections, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Software Architecture, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Ansible, Scala (Programming Language), ReactJS, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, No-code Tools, Bicep, Low-code, Azure Service Fabric, CIS Benchmarks, Terraform, Powerapps, Servicenow - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e592f72a7466ebca ## About the Role Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience * Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework. * Experience designing and implementing applications using frameworks such as Python, Scala, .NET, React, Angular * Proven expertise with Azure Power Apps and related low-code/no-code tools * Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise * Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance Preferred: Familiarity with additional languages/tools such as Java, C#, or Kubernetes is a plus Preferred certification(s): One or more certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.), Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree ## Description GDIT is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission-critical federal systems., * Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity. * Experience in designing innovative software architectures leveraging tools such as Azure Power Apps, ServiceNow, Python, Scala, .NET, React, Angular, and other low/no-code technologies * Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures. * Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP-compliant environments. * Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least-privilege, encryption, and NIST-aligned security controls. * Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation. * Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices. * Migrate NTIA's Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government. * Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud. * Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations. * Migrate and modernize with config-level changes. * Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible. * Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS. * Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can't leverage Azure PaaS. * Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework. * Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect ## Related Videos - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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