# Technical Architect - Active Top Secret required

**Company**: GDIT
**Location**: Washington
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $165,750 - $224,250
**Category**: IT
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to serve as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organisational goals.

**HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT**

- Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on aligning technology strategy with organisational objectives.

- Develop and implement scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks.

- Evaluate, recommend, and pilot innovative technical solutions.

- Ensure seamless systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance.

- Manage technical debt and lead modernisation efforts.

- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and cost-effective solutions.

- Mentor technical teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

**WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED**

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

- 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems administration.

- Expertise in technology architecture, strategy, and integration.

- Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks, compliance standards, and security.

- Proven ability to lead teams, manage technical debt, and drive innovative solutions.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.

**Preferred**

- Azure or AWS Solution Architect

- Active CISSP or CSSIP

- Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator

**GDIT IS YOUR PLACE**

- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

## Skills

### Required
- Enterprise Architecture (EA)
- Information Technology (IT) Systems
- Technical Support

### Nice to have
- Azure or AWS Solution Architect
- CISSP or CSSIP
- Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator

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