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Cloud Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology

MacDill AFB, FLFull-time$115–155K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$115–155K/yr
Location
MacDill AFB, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD 8570 IAT II CertificationSecurity+ Or EquivalentTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Cloud Architect will enhance existing cloud deployments and design architectures tailored to mission needs for a Department of War client in Tampa. The role focuses on scalable, secure solutions that streamline operations, improve data accessibility, and enable rapid deployment. The architect collaborates with software engineers, data scientists, and data engineers to optimize workflows, data processing, and integration across mission-critical systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cloud ArchitectureCloud Solution DesignVirtual NetworksCompute ResourcesCloud StorageIaaSPaaSEvent-Driven ComputingNetwork SecurityIdentity and Access ManagementCompliance FrameworksLoad BalancingTraffic ManagementDistributed SystemsInfrastructure as CodeTerraformCloudFormationProblem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationCloud Based SolutionsCloud SolutionsProject Management

Qualifications

5+ Years Related ExperienceBachelor's Degree or ExperienceDoD 8570 IAT II CertificationSecurity+ or EquivalentSecret ClearanceTS/SCI EligibilityUS Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Req ID: RQ231237

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Skills:

Cloud Based Solutions,Cloud Solutions,Project Management

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own the opportunity as a Cloud 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 a Cloud Architect joining our team to play a critical role in advancing the client's mission by enhancing existing cloud deployments and designing innovative cloud architectures tailored to mission needs. By leveraging expertise in scalable and secure solutions, the architect will streamline operations, improve data accessibility, and enable rapid deployment of new capabilities for the DoW client in Tampa, FL.

HOW A CLOUD ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Designs and defines Cloud Solutions architecture for new or existing Cloud systems services. Provides business strategy, solution development and technical guidance to develop business and market solutions that align with cloud service offerings from the cloud service provider.

  • The cloud architect will collaborate closely with software engineers, data scientists, and data engineers to design and implement cloud solutions that optimize workflows, enhance data processing capabilities, and support seamless integration across mission-critical systems.

  • The cloud architect will partner with the team to identify and analyze challenges, leveraging their expertise to develop innovative cloud-based solutions that address performance bottlenecks, enhance system scalability, and ensure robust data security while aligning with the client’s mission objectives.

  • The cloud architect will utilize their expertise in cloud technologies such as virtual networks, compute resources, event-driven services, and traffic management to design and implement scalable and secure architectures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • 5-10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, design, and implementation for enterprise or mission-critical environments.

  • Proficiency in designing, deploying, and managing virtual networks, compute resources, and cloud-based storage solutions.

  • Expertise in implementing and managing scalable and secure architectures using Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and event-driven computing models.

  • Strong knowledge of network security, identity and access management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST).

  • Hands-on experience with load balancing, traffic management, and distributed systems.

  • Familiarity with automation tools and technologies, such as Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, data scientists, and data engineers.

  • Strong communication skills to translate technical requirements into actionable cloud solutions.

Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred; experience may be substituted in lieu of degree

Certification: DoD 8570 IAT II Certification (Security+ or equivalent)

Clearance: Requires Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility in the future.

This is a full-time onsite position and does not offer hybrid options.

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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

#armajobs

The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 - $155,250. 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.

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. 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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

How this job compares

Set against the 2,660 open Cloud Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–155K/yr
  • Florida median$138–233K/yr66 salary ranges
  • US median$147–230K/yr2,386 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $135K, is 25% below the Florida median midpoint ($181K) — in the lowest quarter of Cloud Architect salary ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 80 open Cloud Architect jobs in Florida and 2,660 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Cloud Architect postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (2,303 postings).
Education
879 of the 2,660 open Cloud Architect jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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