Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Agency Specific

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Description:

Principal Systems Architect – Active Top Secret/SCI Eligibility Required

Transform technology into opportunity as a PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ARCHITECT with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means overseeing the development, connection, and enhancement the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Principal Systems Architect, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Principal Systems Architect joining our team who is a visionary that can create and execute a long-term technology vision and forward-thinking capability developments across all dimensions of the agency. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Oversee all technology and technological resources, establish the technology vision, strategies, and growth plans.
• Lead the ideation and development of innovative and differentiating technical and engineering solutions that support the agency’s strategy.
• Set strategy and make executive technology decisions that align the agency with its vision and technological needs.
• Develop objectives and strategies for the implementation of innovative solutions while optimizing existing systems, applications, and information.
• Lead teams in identifying, comparing, selecting, and implementing technology solutions and partnerships to meet current and future needs.
• Design and lead the implementation of agency strategy for technology while ensuring the implementation and enforcement of technology standards across the agency.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Master of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or related technology field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Required Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience.
• Required Technical Skills: PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Candidate will be required to acquire DoD Instruction 8570 Level II Certification within 6 months of assignment.
• Security Clearance Level: Active Top Secret/SCI Eligible
• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to convey conceptual ideas both written and verbally; Strong problem-solving skills are essential.
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia; limited telework may be available

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

#GDITpriority

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.