SCITLS Chief Architect

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Interim Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Solutions Architect

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Building Architecture, Innovation, Teamwork

Certifications:

ITIL 4 Foundation - Axelos

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The STRATCOM Information Technology Lifecycle Support (SCITLS) program provides the full spectrum of enterprise communications and information technology services to support the critical missions of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). GDIT’s footprint across the globe in supporting combatant commands provides the USSTRATCOM J6 leadership the unique opportunity to leverage our worldwide workforce and advanced technology integration experience to accelerate modernization and reduce technical complexity necessary to support the growing and dynamic USSTRATCOM missions.

The Chief Architect will play a key role in driving the technology strategy forward working in partnership with the USSTRATCOM Senior Advisor and SCITLS Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on an enterprise communications, network, and cloud operations and modernization contract. 

The Chief Architect must have experience in successfully collaborating with a variety of customers and stakeholders, helping to fill the communication gap between technical and non-technical specialists. The candidate will drive the implementation of innovation solutions and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. By collaborating with and being a part of the SCITLS program management team, the candidate will provide strategic recommendations and ensure that the solution fits the defined purpose. The candidate will demonstrate both managerial and technical capabilities and experience. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible to the SCITLS CTO for all aspects in the development and maintenance of the USSTRATCOM Enterprise IT Roadmap and overarching enterprise IT technology strategy
• Analyze and recommend improvements to existing infrastructure and service offerings, including guidance and support in modernizing and securing networks and refactoring applications and migrating remaining data center applications to cloud 

• Work in partnership with customers to understand and participate in the development of new mission support IT strategies assessing current and future skills and technologies to support emerging mission needs 
• Making recommendations to customers in the shaping of the future of enterprise architecture and roadmaps for the commands 
• Assesses DoD frameworks and help to ensure implemented use cases adhere to that framework
• Experience designing, executing, and/or supporting Federal IT cloud solutions

• Develop “as is” and “to be” architecture and solutions focusing on scalability and extensibility 
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments
• Interface with government engineers/architects regarding architecture standards/guidelines/policies based on needs and anticipated technology advances
• Shape end-to-end architecture and design and work with the organization to implement solutions 
• Define templates and set best standards and practices that operational teams can utilize 
• Coordinate with platform vendors in coordination with the Supply Chain and Asset Management Manager for issues and support requests

• Formulate the top-level architecture of the enterprise solution, including the hardware and software, topology and interconnects, so that the networks and services works as an integrated, cost-effective unit to satisfy each command requirements. 
• Constructs system hardware and software design criteria and identifies commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or reused hardware/software that will fit the intended need 
• Perform analysis of alternatives and tradeoffs between the candidate systems on performance, cost, schedule, risk, reliability, etc., using a structured decision analysis methodology to select the best candidate solution for further definition 
• Plan and execute analyses and simulations to estimate system performance, availability, reliability, etc., over the full range of operational scenarios, compares these to the requirements, and identify possible risk areas and performance trade-offs 
• Review current technology to evaluate capabilities and features 

• Develop a technology roadmap and a demonstration plan for higher technical risk components or subsystems (i.e., non-COTS components or components that require development that are near state-of-the-art levels) 
• Supports definition of technical performance measures (TPMs) and develops a plan for TPM goals versus requirements, and ways of calculating or measuring TPM values 
• Supports planning for verification of all requirements and interfaces through planning activities for analysis, simulation, or test 
• Participates in formal/informal reviews and internal program reviews

• Identify the need for appropriate technical analyses, simulation, design, and verification/test tools and techniques 
• Reviews verification and test procedures, as required
• Acts as the technical gatekeeper of the program, so that cost and schedule pressures do not jeopardize solution quality and performance 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in designing and deploying enterprise systems architectures   
• Experience with DevSecOps in a hybrid multi-cloud environment (Google, AWS, Azure), including maturing existing CI/CD pipeline  

• Experienced with securing at least one of the following cloud service provider types: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS) 
• Experience with Security Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) and obtaining Authorization To Operate (ATO) for new systems 
• Experience with Enterprise Agile/SAFe disciplines

• Navigate between different levels of technical detail across a breadth of technologies and capabilities to best understand what we currently have and appreciate the implications of recommendations of what is to be done 
• Self-motivated and focused on delivering outcomes; ability to work independently and collaborate with teams 
• Strong communication skills (writing, speaking, and listening); ability to articulate solutions and rationale for design decisions. 
• Strong technical writing experience and experience presenting solutions to both business and technical stakeholders, to include leading technical section approaches 

• Knowledge or certification in Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) frameworks  

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience with Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS, Google) 

• Experience with databases, specifically Oracle 
• Experience with API Gateways such as MuleSoft, Azure Gateway Service 

• Knowledge of Container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes 
• Experience with UIPath 
• Experience in effectively managing cross-functional teams and conflict, and cultivating strong relationships
• Exhibits excellent listening skills. Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork, compassion for people, and cultural and thought diversity

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education:  Master’s degree with 15 years of prior relevant experience
• Clearance:  Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility 
• ​Required Certifications: ITIL 4 Foundation Certification; As required in DoD 8570 IAT-III or IAM-III; SAFe for Architect certification and willingness to obtain SAFe 6 Architect

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $159,889 - $216,321. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NE Offutt AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

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.