REQ#: RQ201095Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join GDIT as a Cloud Developer Senior Advisor. As part of our deployment information technology team, you will design a project architecture that is consistent with zero-trust architecture tenets. You will develop a high-level understanding of the complex systems governing and facilitating our customer business operations, making recommendations, and implementing changes to increase efficiency and support overall application objectives. You will collaborate with GDIT technical leadership, Government customers, and other key stakeholders to assess our existing and new systems infrastructure. You will work closely with our Security assessment team to make sure all architectural design meets agency policy and guidelines. You will then determine how best to update, upgrade, and reorganize our technology to create a lean, efficient Systems/Solutions Architecture capable of supporting our various projects and goals. You will maintain production application system architecture documentation throughout the life cycle of the application.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

Analyzes customer requirements and provides highly innovative technical expertise on cloud computing techniques, technologies, infrastructure, DevOps and related cloud architectureProvides expert knowledge for the research, evaluation, and deployment of advanced cloud computing systems and large data analyticsAbility to translate program vision and requirements into Levels 0 to 3 technical architecture drawings using tools such as, Visio and LucidProvides expert knowledge for data integration and migration efforts, including mapping schemas and defining domain specific ontologiesProvides expert knowledge for the development of highly complex data services, algorithms, and applications using various Microsoft Azure Data services. Maintains current and advanced knowledge of progressive and advancing technology as assigned.Provides expert guidance and leadership to less experienced cloud development personnelMay serve as a task or project leader (Not a people manager)May consult with executives and customers to deliver complex cloud development solutionsRecognized as a subject matter expert in cloud technology and services

Cloud Developer Senior Advisor Duties and Responsibilities:

Design project solutions that align the stakeholder’s mission needs with modern technologyBalance cost, innovation, and compliance while supporting project requirementsFunction as a software architecture & development subject matter expert and advisor to program management and project leadership  Periodically audit existing systems infrastructure and architecture to ensure an accurate, high-level understanding of present capabilitiesUpdate architecture diagrams to ensure accuracy on production systemsReport to leadership and key stakeholders regarding your findings, making recommendations and providing clear roadmaps for successful changesCollaborate with other IT professionals and software engineers to develop systems solutions capable of supporting customer and development goalsCollaborate with the teams that implement changes in physical hardware and software, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies including Cloud, On-Prem hosting including DevSecOps teams.Working with PISO and Security to assist developing Authorization to Test (ATT). Authorization To Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Use (ATU).

Cloud Developer Senior Advisor Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field; master's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferredComprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trends
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skillsExperience with software development cyclesExpert knowledge of programming languages and technologies, including Python, Java, PHP, Apex, Drupal, SharePoint, Atlassian, GitLab, .NET, Salesforce, Docker and Containers, NGINX, Postgres, Ruby on RailsSecret Clearance to start
 

Required Technical Skills:

Cloud experience in Azure/Cloud.govHands-on experience with navigating Microsoft’s Azure PlatformVisio experience desired.Develop a data strategy vision for users with high-end analytical needs by conducting technical briefings, prototyping, road mapping, and creating architecture diagrams. This involves building a data platform that supports data flows/pipelines, ETL/ELT and orchestration, data lake/data warehousing, geospatial analysis and services, big data query and analysis. Furthermore, support stakeholder activities using popular languages, tools, packages, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning frameworks within on-premises or cloud environments.Supports program with Fin-Ops initiatives focusing on optimization and efficiency, automation, utilizing industry best practices, integrating data and infrastructure security in all components of the architecture and fostering strong stakeholder relationshipsWorks independently under limited supervisionNetwork Architecture: Active Directory, Load traffic management (Load balancers), WAF (Web Application Firewall)
Systems/Solutions Architect Desired Experience

Experience

8+ years of relevant experience May vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degreeExperience using MS Visio for updating diagramsExperience working in Federal or State government environmentsAbility to work independently and remotely

Certification: Relevant Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Security, CISSP, AWS

Travel Required: Little to no travel anticipated (may be required to travel upon customer request)

Location: Hybrid / On-site as required for classified work at Washington D.C. customer location
 

US Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
 

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