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# Technical Architect - Active Top Secret required

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,750.0 - $224,250.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Data Security, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Systems Integration, Technical Debt, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=db947e8839ee17ca

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

 * 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.
 * Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.
 * Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.
 * Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.
 * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
 * Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (retired in 2021)

Preferred:

Azure or AWS Solution Architect

Active CISSP or CSSIP, * Strategic thinking and problem-solving

 * Technical leadership and mentoring
 * Adaptability and innovation, 10 + years of related experience
 * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

## Description

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals. This role requires the ability to operate independently at both the strategic and technical levels, including performing hands-on engineering work to validate approaches, reduce risk, accelerate decision-making, and conveying proof-of-value benefits to leadership., * Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.

 * Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.
 * Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.
 * Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.
 * Manage technical debt and lead modernization efforts.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.
 * Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.


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