AWS Solution Architect

**Job Description:** Type of Requisition: Pipeline

**Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:** Top Secret

**Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:** Top Secret

**Public Trust/Other Required:** None

**Job Family:** IT Infrastructure and Operations

**Skills:** Job Qualifications: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security, Hybrid Clouds, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Scripting

**Certifications:** None

**Experience:** 8 + years of related experience

**US Citizenship Required:** Yes

**Job Description:** AWS Solution Architect GDIT is seeking an AWS Solution Architect for the Federal Civilian Division to join our team. In this role, you will support a large-scale, global Cloud and Data Center Services program for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). You will design and deploy AWS cloud services across enterprise environments to support DOS stated mission, objectives, and goals. This role combines deep AWS expertise with client leadership, solution shaping, operational oversight, and technical mentorship.

**HOW THIS ROLE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT** Design & Platform Support:

• Design, deploy, and configure Azure IaaS, PaaS, virtual networks, etc., including Azure based AI solutions
• Leverage an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools to standardize and automate deployments in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Develop strategy for AWS Control Tower, governance configuration, tagging, RBAC, policy enforcement, cost controls, and operational standards, etc.
• Support engineering of Platform Services including Converged/Cloud Infrastructure, Data Protection, Monitoring, and Security Infrastructure

Cloud Operations & Service Delivery:

• Support 24x7x365 cloud operations in coordination with Enterprise Operations and Site Operations teams; service as a point of escalation for incident, problem, and change management workflows aligned with ITIL practices
• Design and deploy monitoring solutions for performance, health, consumption, scaling behavior, and anomalies; recommend cost optimizations and right-sizing strategies
• Lead cloud migrations, virtual infrastructure improvements, workload performance tuning, and resource lifecycle management by leveraging best practices from vendors and security frameworks
• Ensure cloud resources meet operational readiness, uptime, and reliability standards by leveraging automation and data analysis

Security, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Design AWS security controls and governance aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), NIST-800-53, AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, AWS Foundational Security Best Practices, and other industry frameworks or customer or ATO requirements
• Support FedRAMP requirements, NIST RMF/FISMA controls, other applicable security frameworks, Zero Trust adoption, and DOS cybersecurity directives
• Design continuous monitoring, reporting, and self-healing solutions leveraging native tools, automation, and AI

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with DT service providers, cross-functional engineering teams, and stakeholders to improve service delivery, standardize cloud practices, and streamline delivery
• Prepare documentation, runbooks, diagrams, proposals, and knowledge-transfer materials for Government FTEs and support contractors

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED** Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The right candidate with possess:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Experience: 8+ years relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
• Technical skills: Hands-on expertise with AWS IaaS/PaaS, virtual networks, routing, storage, compute, identity integrations, automation, scripting (PowerShell, python), monitoring/observability tools, hybrid and hyperconverged computing environments, and cloud security best practices.
• Security clearance level: Active Top Secret level clearance
• Location: Hybrid within the National Capital Region with periodic travel to customer and data center sites.

**WHAT’S NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT REQUIRED**

• Education: Master’s degree in Information Technolog…