OUR COMPANY Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining smallteam flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, userfocused solutions that help organizations operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
YOUR IMPACT Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Wars mission to keep our country safe and secure.
JOB DESCRIPTION The Solutions Architect position is in support of HQSOCOM at MacDill AFB.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Solutions Architect, you will play a multifaceted role developing and implementing platform and infrastructure solutions while managing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC) processes. You will ensure smooth and efficient implementation of complex systems, diagnose and resolve technical issues, and collaborate across teams to meet mission and project requirements within scope, time, and budget constraints.
This role requires exceptional problemsolving ability, strong communication skills, and deep expertise in systems architecture, emerging technologies, and enterpriselevel cloud environments.
This role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable platform and infrastructure solutions that meet enterprise mission requirements Collaborate with stakeholders to assess technology and business needs, evaluate solution options, and recommend optimal architectures Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring alignment with best practices and standards Partner with business development teams to identify new opportunities, support proposal development, and participate in customer engagements Work closely with project managers and mission partners to ensure delivery within established scope, timeline, and budget Conduct research and evaluation of emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure solutions align with industry best practices Participate in prototype development to validate solution feasibility
REQUIRED SKILLS Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing platform and infrastructure solutions for largescale enterprise applications Strong expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, containerization, networking, and security Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Familiarity with DevOps tools and methodologies including CI/CD, automation, and monitoring Proficiency with IaC and CaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Experience with version control tools such as Git or SVN Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Strong understanding of cloud networking and security Experience designing highly available, scalable, and faulttolerant systems using IaC/CaC Experience with Agile and DevOps practices Strong analytical, problemsolving, and decisionmaking skills Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills Ability to work independently and in fastpaced, dynamic environments
Desired Skills: USSOCOM/SOF experience preferred
WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED Clearance: Active TS/SCI required Experience: 12 years of related experience, including 5 years specialized Education: BS in Engineering or related technical field (relevant experience may substitute) Certifications: Security+ CE or other 8570 certification required; AWS or Azure Cloud Professional certification preferred Role Requirements: Onsite work at MacDill AFB Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible
IEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At IEX/GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AIpowered career tools for development and advancement Support: Internal mobility team dedicated to career success Rewards: Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and PTO Community: Awardwinning culture of innovation and militaryfriendly values
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and discover endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for mission success. #iexjobs
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