Type of Requisition:
PipelineClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCIPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
API Development, Complex Systems, Systems DesignCertifications:
NoneExperience:
8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Join GDIT and be a part of the team of men and women that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. The CDAO Advana team is seeking an API Management Architect – Google/Apigee to join their efforts in the DC area.
Advana is the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) enterprise-wide, multi-domain data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) platform that provides all DoW military and civilian decision makers, analysts, and builders with unprecedented access to enterprise data, tools, and capabilities.
This is a proposal with award expected June 2026. If interested, please apply as we are interviewing and making contingent offers now.
Duties include:
Architects enterprise API management capabilities for Advana by defining, documenting, and promulgating technical standards and interface specifications aligned with Department of Defense architecture guidance, reference designs, and interoperability mandates. Leads advanced Google Cloud and Apigee architecture design sessions to establish secure, scalable, and policy-driven API gateways across Unclassified and NIPR, Secret and SIPR, and Top Secret and JWICS environments.
Designs API lifecycle models, routing patterns, authentication and authorization flows, throttling controls, and mediation policies supporting mission data exchange across Combatant Commands, Joint Staff elements, and interagency partners.
Implements advanced Apigee configurations, including multi-region hybrid deployments, service mesh integrations, workload identity mappings, and custom analytics pipelines to meet Advana performance, security, and governance requirements.
Troubleshoots complex integration issues spanning identity management systems, legacy applications, cloud-native microservices, cross-domain transfer solutions, and network access control architectures.
Conducts solution design workshops, technical deep dives, and architecture reviews to guide engineering teams through standardized API design practices, schema evolution models, and automated contract validation procedures.
Delivers expert technical consultation, hands-on demonstrations, and structured knowledge-transfer sessions to strengthen enterprise adoption of Google Cloud and Apigee capabilities.
Maintains API standards libraries, conformance documentation, and integration reference guides to support consistent implementation across enclaves. Advises program leadership on emerging Google Cloud Platform capabilities, Apigee enhancements, and industry best practices that improve interoperability, strengthen security posture, and advance Advana system maturity.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- 8+ years of experience architecting enterprise API management capabilities
- IAT II - Security+
- TS with SCI eligibility
WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?
- Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- 401K with company match
- Educational Assistance and eLearning
- Flexible work week
- Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
- Rewards and Recognition programs
- Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
NoneTelecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA DC WashingtonAdditional 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. 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 consulting, technology 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 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransSkills Required
- US Citizenship
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI eligibility
- 8+ years of experience architecting enterprise API management capabilities
- BS degree (or additional years of experience in lieu of degree)
- IAT II - Security+
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform and Apigee
- Experience with API development, complex systems, and systems design
- Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC
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Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.
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