Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from General Dynamics Information Technology
Job overview
The Chief Digital Architect at General Dynamics Information Technology leads digital architecture efforts to support national security missions, particularly for the Department of Defense and USSTRATCOM, ensuring scalable, secure, and modern IT infrastructure.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves analyzing and improving infrastructure, modernizing networks, developing enterprise architecture roadmaps, leading model development using MBSE methods, defining digital platform frameworks, and ensuring information security and data framework architecture.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is approximately $191,412 to $258,970, with benefits including 401K with company match, comprehensive health and wellness packages, paid vacation and holidays, and professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master's degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years in digital technology, IT architecture, and software security; must have or be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance; certifications such as Security+, CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, or CSSLP are required; experience with UML, DoDAF, SysML, and Agile/SAFe is essential; preferred skills include object-oriented programming and modeling certifications.
Career development
Offers professional growth opportunities including paid education, certifications, and internal mobility support to advance career paths within the company.
Work environment and culture
General Dynamics Information Technology promotes a culture of innovation, customer service, and work-life balance with flex work weeks and a supportive environment for career ownership.
Company information
General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company serving U.S. government agencies, defense, and intelligence communities with expertise in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and application development across 50 countries.
Job location and travel
The position is onsite at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, with less than 10% travel required and relocation assistance available.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its critical impact on national security missions, use of advanced modeling and architecture frameworks, and involvement with high-security clearance projects supporting the Department of Defense.
Company overview
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a subsidiary of General Dynamics, specializing in providing IT services and solutions to government and commercial clients. They generate revenue through contracts for cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI, and data analytics services. Founded in 1952, General Dynamics has a rich history of supporting defense and aerospace sectors, and GDIT continues this legacy by delivering mission-critical IT solutions to enhance national security and public safety.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your expertise in digital technology, IT architecture, and software security, emphasizing your 10+ years of experience and ability to work with DoD frameworks like DoDAF, UAF, and TOGAF.
Highlight your skills in system operations analysis, UML and SysML modeling, Agile/SAFe methodologies, and your experience with enterprise architecture and cloud migration strategies.
Apply through multiple platforms including the General Dynamics Information Technology corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant government job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the engineering or architecture divisions at GDIT, using ice breakers like commenting on recent DoD projects, asking about the impact of digital modernization efforts, or expressing your enthusiasm for supporting national security missions.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'Top Secret clearance,' 'enterprise architecture,' 'MBSE,' 'UAF standards,' 'cloud migration,' and 'software security,' ensuring alignment with the job description's technical and security requirements.
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