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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Architect - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $170,144.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Biometrics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Linux, Desktop Virtualization, Domain Name System (DNS), Systems Analysis, Linux System Administration, Microsoft Office, Virtual Desktops, Network Service, Cloud Services, Migration Manager, Requirements Management, Service Design, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Office365, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Code Restructuring, Multiplatform, Vmware - **Published:** October 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-architect-ts-or-q-clearance-required-denver-co--9c684fcb-f96a-48e7-bc0f-9c397d3d1d2f ## About the Role Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Migrations, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Windows, 15 + years of related experience, Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Architect must have: Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Experience: 15+ years of related experience Technical Skills & Capabilities (Required): * Deep expertise in DNS architecture, with the ability to clearly explain DNS concepts and intricacies to technical teams. * Hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). * Cloud migration expertise, including understanding of migration strategies and patterns (e.g., rehost, replatform, refactor) and experience supporting or leading migrations of workloads to Azure and/or AWS. * Strong understanding of on-premises infrastructure, including: + VDI solutions + Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) + VMware technologies, including load balancing concepts and integrations + Microsoft 365 / Office 365 (O365) services and integrations with on-prem and cloud environments * Experience with Linux (e.g., system administration, troubleshooting, integration in mixed Windows/Linux environments, and supporting Linux workloads on-prem and in the cloud). * Familiarity with DNS-related and network services technologies such as Infoblox or similar platforms. * Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Security Clearance Level: Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance -or- active DOE Q Access Authorization., Access Authorization, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biometrics, Business Architecture, Business Processes, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Cross-Functional, DNS (Domain Name System), DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Defense Intelligence, Desktop Virtualization, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Government, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Intelligence Community, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC), Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Migration Strategy, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Refactoring, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Software Development, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Scalability, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Test Plan/Schedule, Thought Leadership, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, User Documentation, VMWare, Willing to Travel ## Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Architect with GDIT supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In this mission-focused role, you'll shape secure, scalable enterprise IT and cloud solutions that directly impact how a critical U.S. government agency operates. This position is on-site in Denver, CO. As a Systems Architect at GDIT, you will be a recognized technical leader responsible for designing, evaluating, and guiding enterprise and cloud architectures that align with business and mission needs. You will drive architectural decisions, modernize existing environments, and provide thought leadership on current and emerging technologies-especially around DNS, Azure, AWS, cloud migrations, on-premises infrastructure, and Linux. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Systems Architect, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). You will play a crucial role via the following: * Serve as a trusted solutions architecture expert, recognized as an industry leader in your domain. * Identify and design solutions based on business and technical requirements; assess alternatives, analyze trade-offs, and recommend optimal architectures. * Research and evaluate current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods, and recommend where to adopt, adapt, or refine processes and standards. * Assess existing system and business process architectures and work with stakeholders to recommend improvements for performance, security, and efficiency. * Ensure technical architecture teams deliver effective, scalable, and secure system and cloud solutions that support organizational goals and mission objectives. * Develop, enhance, and maintain service design procedures and processes using established frameworks and methodologies. * Prepare and deliver technical presentations, test plans, and analytical briefings to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Elicit and refine customer requirements, evaluate alternatives, and recommend products and configurations across software, platform, network, and cloud domains. * Design, plan, and deploy DNS architectures with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security. * Implement and optimize monitoring tools and alerts to proactively detect and address performance and security issues. * Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to integrate on-premises and cloud-based solutions into the broader enterprise environment. * Support and guide cloud migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution of application and infrastructure migrations to Azure and AWS. * Provide clear status updates on cost, schedule, risks, and quality to stakeholders and leadership. * Coach and mentor less-experienced professionals; may serve as a team or task lead.