Hiring: Systems Architect, SME Company: General Dynamics Information Technology Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:13:14 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Apache, Azure, Linux, PKI, Program Management, RHEL, RSA, Red Hat, Risk Management, SQL Server, Secret Clearance, Systems Design, Windows Server, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •15 + years of related experience •We are seeking a strategic Required Skills: •Enterprise Infrastructures, Enterprise Systems, System Infrastructure, Systems Design, Virtualization •Serve as the Technical Lead for the program, providing senior technical advisory support to the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager on architecture decisions, technical risk, resource trade-offs, and modernization priorities across all task areas. •Represent the technical position of the program in Government management reviews, technical exchange meetings, and design review boards, and translate technical risk into terms Program Management can be used to inform cost, schedule, and staffing decisions. •Direct, mentor, and empower a team of systems administrators and infrastructure engineers, driving operational excellence, workload prioritization, and technical skill development in support of a 99.7% monthly operational availability requirement across the DIAMONDS Enterprise and Central/Core virtual computing environments. Qualifications: •BA/BS degree or equivalent, and 15+ years of related work experience. •Proven experience serving as a technical lead or chief architect advising program or senior management on technical strategy, risk, and resourcing decisions on a large, complex IT program, ideally within a Defense or Intelligence Community operational setting. •Proven experience managing, leading, and mentoring technical teams (systems administrators, infrastructure engineers, or similar) in an enterprise environment. •Deep technical expertise managing mixed operating system environments, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server, within a DISA STIG-compliant environment. •Hands-on architectural experience with enterprise virtualization (VMware vSphere/vCenter) and physical server hardware management, including experience supporting high-availability (99%+ uptime) production environments. •Strong foundational knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Microsoft Exchange. •Solid functional working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), continuous monitoring principles (NIST SP 800-137), and POA&M management in a DoD accredited system environment. •Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to present technical roadmaps, risks, and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders and Government program leadership. •Must currently possess a Top-Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility. TS/SCI preferred. •Must obtain and maintain DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification within the timeline required by contract policy. (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent at time of hire.) Compensation: •$187,179 - $253,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!