Cloud Jobs in USA

Own the opportunity as a Cloud Architect and help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with our cloud-native solutions that accelerate digital transformation and enhance mission readiness. Your work will be central to helping our clients modernize, automate, and secure different environments using advanced, cloud-native capabilities and AI solutions.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Cloud Architect, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in designing, deploying and optimizing solutions on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform, including experience with AWS native AI/ML services, serverless architectures, and cloud-first migration and modernization patterns. Experience across multiple cloud providers is a plus. This individual will play a critical role in architecting secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments tailored to our customers’ requirements.

HOW A CLOUD ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Architects, designs, and implements cloud‑native solutions leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, and AI/ML offerings (Bedrock, SageMaker, Amazon Q)
• Defines cloud architectures for new and existing systems, emphasizing automation, cost efficiency, and mission resilience
• Provides strategic guidance to shape cloud adoption, modernization roadmaps, and market‑aligned solution offerings
• Builds secure, scalable multi‑account environments following AWS Well‑Architected, Zero Trust, and industry security frameworks
• Leads the design and automation of DevSecOps pipelines, integrating CI/CD, policy-as-code, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and automated testing
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to assess requirements, translate mission needs into robust technical solutions, and integrate cloud security at every layer
• Works with cloud governance to ensure NIST -53, and NIST - controls are implemented and documented, such as IAM best practices, data protection, encryption, and compliance controls (FedRAMP, DoW, NIST)
• Mentors engineering teams on cloud-native design patterns, AI/ML solution integration, and secure automation practices
• Participates in proposal development, ensuring technical solutions are innovative, compliant, and aligned with emerging government requirements
• Continuously evaluates emerging technologies, such as generative AI, container security, edge computing, and automated governance, to enhance cloud strategy and accelerate delivery

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS in Computer Science or similar field
• Required Experience: 15+ years total experience, with 8+ years of experience architecting cloud solutions
• Required Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• Extensive experience designing and deploying AWS-based solutions through infrastructure as code and a CI/CD pipeline
• Experience creating and contributing technical material to federal, state and local proposals and creating cloud architectures
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges

Security Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Location: Remote, but must be able to travel up to 25% for customer and proposal support

US Citizenship Required

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, K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.