General Dynamics IT
Software Architect/SME (Top Secret)
General Dynamics IT, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042
Company:
General Dynamics IT Location:
Falls Church, VA Employment Type:
Full Time Date Posted:
11/22/2025 Job Categories:
Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description Software Architect/SME (Top Secret) Software Engineering Leadership
Lead full-lifecycle software engineering (requirements through sustainment).
Define enterprise engineering standards aligned to Agile/DevSecOps.
Develop and maintain SDLC plans ensuring traceability, auditability, and DoD/Army compliance.
Agile & DevSecOps
Build and mature DevSecOps pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
Implement CI/CD to accelerate secure delivery.
Mentor cross‑functional teams in Agile practices.
Army Force Management Expertise
Apply deep knowledge of the Army Force Management Model (TAA, PPBE, GFM DI, DFS, DFE, D2R).
Translate Army/Joint requirements into engineering priorities.
Coordinate with HQDA G-3/5/7 GFIM CMO and stakeholders for aligned capabilities.
System Sustainment & Modernization
Oversee sustainment of legacy systems (DRRS-A, FMS, IMA, ARNG DLP, MUP).
Guide modernization, decommissioning, and transition to enterprise solutions.
Direct infrastructure consolidation and migration to DoD cloud environments.
Data & Compliance
Establish data quality and performance measurement processes.
Produce required documentation (CSDs, TIPs, Release Plans, FRDs, RTMs) for auditability and certification.
Strategic Collaboration & Enterprise Design
Define as‑is, transition, and to‑be enterprise architecture for all applications.
Drive collaboration with government, mission partners, and industry on product end states.
Leverage commercial tools and best practices to accelerate capability delivery.
What you’ll need to succeed Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or related field.
Experience
Required 8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a minimum of three or more years in a software or data architect role.
Required hands‑on experience with data analytics technologies, including data warehousing, extract, transform, load (ETL) tools, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
Technical skills
Expertise in software development lifecycle management, system architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and enterprise system integration.
Familiarity with modern tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub, Docker, and automated test frameworks.
Desired/Preferred Experience
Experience managing service operations as a service manager against SLAs on a DoD TO/contract.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, and experience with command‑line tools for automation and data manipulation.
Experience with COOP/Continuity of Government (COG) planning.
Expertise in designing and implementing solutions using cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud.
Security clearance level
Active DoD Top Secret
US citizenship required
Certification(s)
Possess the appropriate certifications to achieve DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements for the DCWF work role 651.
Work Location
Full time onsite support Falls Church, VA.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace
Contact Information
Company Name:
General Dynamics IT Website:
https://www.gdit.com/careers/job/78…
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General Dynamics IT Location:
Falls Church, VA Employment Type:
Full Time Date Posted:
11/22/2025 Job Categories:
Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description Software Architect/SME (Top Secret) Software Engineering Leadership
Lead full-lifecycle software engineering (requirements through sustainment).
Define enterprise engineering standards aligned to Agile/DevSecOps.
Develop and maintain SDLC plans ensuring traceability, auditability, and DoD/Army compliance.
Agile & DevSecOps
Build and mature DevSecOps pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
Implement CI/CD to accelerate secure delivery.
Mentor cross‑functional teams in Agile practices.
Army Force Management Expertise
Apply deep knowledge of the Army Force Management Model (TAA, PPBE, GFM DI, DFS, DFE, D2R).
Translate Army/Joint requirements into engineering priorities.
Coordinate with HQDA G-3/5/7 GFIM CMO and stakeholders for aligned capabilities.
System Sustainment & Modernization
Oversee sustainment of legacy systems (DRRS-A, FMS, IMA, ARNG DLP, MUP).
Guide modernization, decommissioning, and transition to enterprise solutions.
Direct infrastructure consolidation and migration to DoD cloud environments.
Data & Compliance
Establish data quality and performance measurement processes.
Produce required documentation (CSDs, TIPs, Release Plans, FRDs, RTMs) for auditability and certification.
Strategic Collaboration & Enterprise Design
Define as‑is, transition, and to‑be enterprise architecture for all applications.
Drive collaboration with government, mission partners, and industry on product end states.
Leverage commercial tools and best practices to accelerate capability delivery.
What you’ll need to succeed Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or related field.
Experience
Required 8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a minimum of three or more years in a software or data architect role.
Required hands‑on experience with data analytics technologies, including data warehousing, extract, transform, load (ETL) tools, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
Technical skills
Expertise in software development lifecycle management, system architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and enterprise system integration.
Familiarity with modern tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub, Docker, and automated test frameworks.
Desired/Preferred Experience
Experience managing service operations as a service manager against SLAs on a DoD TO/contract.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, and experience with command‑line tools for automation and data manipulation.
Experience with COOP/Continuity of Government (COG) planning.
Expertise in designing and implementing solutions using cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud.
Security clearance level
Active DoD Top Secret
US citizenship required
Certification(s)
Possess the appropriate certifications to achieve DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements for the DCWF work role 651.
Work Location
Full time onsite support Falls Church, VA.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace
Contact Information
Company Name:
General Dynamics IT Website:
https://www.gdit.com/careers/job/78…
#J-18808-Ljbffr