Cloud Solutions Architect - General Dynamics Information Technology : Job Details

Req ID: RQ204600

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)

Job Family: Cloud

Skills:

Building Architecture, Cloud Based Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Technology

Experience:

15+ years of related experience

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Cloud Solutions Architect supporting The United States Postal Service (USPS). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

Be part of the USPS Office of Chief Information Officer (CIO) Architecture, Strategy, & Innovation (CASI) team by contributing as a Cloud Solutions Architect through researching and producing enterprise architectural assessments that support all USPS business areas interacting with CASI. Responsibilities include: assessment, evaluation, requirements analysis, architecture, design, technical planning, process management, & reporting.

HOW A CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Providing in-depth knowledge in requirements elicitation, stakeholder engagement, application design, programming, testing, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and management.
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating existing and proposed business systems and procedures.
• Ensuring requirements are met and deliverables comply with CIO architecture and business needs.
• Developing requirements and identifying system solutions in measurable terms for performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Writing architecture assessment documents.
• Understanding scripting or coding skills (e.g., shell, Python, Ruby, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet).
• Creating and submitting reports, analyses, advice, studies, evaluations, models, etc.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of hands-on experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience – not mandatory.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in technical illustration tools such as draw.io, Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint.
• Practical experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Anthropic, agentic AI approaches.
• Hands-on experience implementing cloud infrastructure, networks, compute, storage, virtualization.
• Expertise in cloud services from providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, with ability to integrate with on-premises technologies.
• High-level technical competence in solution architecture environments and tools.
• Strong communication skills, including writing and presenting.
• Ability to develop technical briefings for leadership.

Location:

• Must work from one of these locations with a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 remote): Washington DC, Eagan MN, St Louis MO, Wilkes-Barre PA, San Mateo CA, Raleigh or Morrisville NC.

Security Clearance:

• Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, pass background screening, and meet residency requirements for U.S. citizens or non-citizens as specified.

GDIT Benefits:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility support
• Paid education and certifications
• Access to cutting-edge technology
• Paid vacation and holidays

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The salary range is estimated at $43,888 - $0, based on experience and location. Our benefits include various health plans, 401(k), paid time off, disability, life insurance, and more. We value work/life balance and offer flexible work options.

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