AWS Architect

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Solutions Architect

Job Qualifications:

Skills:Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Solutions, Design, Python (Programming Language)

Certifications:

Experience:8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Own the opportunity as an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Architect and help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with our cloud solutions and provide meaningful work. Your work will be an important part of transforming our clients for the modern age and help them face any obstacle.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cloud Architect, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an AWS Architect joining our team 100% remotely to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) activities on the Marketplace Assister Technical Support (MATS) Logical Follow-on (LFO) program. This program and related projects support the Health Insurance Marketplace programs and customer service efforts related to back-office functions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

You will be trusted to lead the design, implementation, and management of AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud architecture, cloud services, and the ability to perform hands-on technical projects to deliver robust cloud solutions. This role will involve developing and executing the strategy for cloud adoption and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud environments. You will need to identify strategies for addressing requirements related to data management and you must have significant, in-depth, understanding of and experience with the creation of and use of cloud-based resources. You will analyze, document, and communicate system and businesses processes and ensure adherence to CMS FedRamp standards. This position is 100% remote with work schedules based on Eastern Standard Time (EST). In this role, a typical day will include:

• Designing, architecting, deploying, maintaining and improving cloud solutions and AWS infrastructure, implementing best practices for cloud security, including identity and access management, data protection, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Providing expert knowledge for the research, evaluation, and deployment of advanced cloud computing systems and large data analytics.
• Providing expert knowledge for data integration and migration efforts, including mapping schemas and defining domain specific ontologies.
• Providing expert knowledge for the development of highly complex data technologies, algorithms, and applications.
• Analyzing customer requirements and providing highly innovative technical expertise on cloud cluster computing techniques, technologies, and related cloud architectures.
• Maintaining current and advanced knowledge of progressive and advancing technology as assigned.
• Providing expert guidance and leadership to less-experienced cloud development personnel.
• Consulting with executives, customers, and other stakeholders to deliver complex cloud development solutions.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in cloud technology.
• May serve as a task or project leader and/or people manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have MS/MBA with 6+ years or BA/BS with 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4-5 years supervisory and project management experience.
• 15+ years of progressive hands-on software development experience.
• 8+ years of AWS cloud engineering and architecture experince, with a proven track record of designing and implementing cloud solutions.
• Previous experience building or maintaining full-stack applications and/or infrastructure.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as BICEP, Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like ACS, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experince with cloud-based data platforms used for data storage, processing, analysis, and availability, including Amazon S3, and Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, and/or DataBricks.
• Experince with APIs and Web Services, such as SOAP and REST APIs
• Experience reading and writing and writing files in multiple formats including CSV, XML, and JSON
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Extensive experience with scripting and programming such as Python and JavaScript.
• Contract requires candidate must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years.
• Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Please Note:

• This full-time position is 100% remote with work schedules planned from 9AM-5PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
• Candidate may need to work off-hours for deployment support, but this will be pre-arranged.
• Candidates must apply for and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust after onboarding.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional and/or other AWS certification
• Experience with AWS Migrations within programs at CMS.
• Knowledge of government security architecture and/or secure coding practices.
• Drives client objectives and goals to completion by leveraging strong collaborations across internal and external stakeholders.
• Experince providing Proof of Concept trails of new development for evaluation.
• Passion for quality and solving problems in complex computing environments.
• Ability to understand and document customer business requirements.
• Ability to engage and lead discussions and meetings, understanding of team dynamics and working well within a team structure.
• Mastery of organizational and project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple initiatives/deadlines autonomously and shift priorities as necessary. Ability to manage large, complex projects and use time effectively.
• Self-motivated, well-organized and strict attention to details.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and professional interactive skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and internal stakeholders
• Ability to understand and manage customer expectations and software implementation methodology.
• Ability to make presentations about new strategies, trends in industry, and new functionalities.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and lead and facilitate related continuous improvement initiatives and activities.
• Display willingness to make decisions under pressure that impact internal and external stakeholders; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; make timely decisions.
• Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; follow through on commitments.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators
• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you
• 401K with company match
• Customizable health benefits packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.