Software Architect/SME (Top Secret)

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Requisition Type: Pipeline

Job Description

Software Architect/Subject Matter Expert

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Software Engineering, SME. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Engineer, SME you will help ensure the success of the Army mission.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale Army software sustainment and modernization program, focused on sustaining a number of key programs and transitioning legacy systems into secure, cloud-based enterprise solutions. The Software Architect shall design and implement secure, scalable, and robust data analytics and application solutions for the ARNG portfolio; develop and maintain business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; and develop IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.

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:

It is desired that the Software Architect has the following qualifications:

• 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

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required