IT Solutions Architect 4

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environment

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity architect to design secure enterprise architectures across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments. You will translate complex requirements into practical architectures, lead IAM and Zero Trust initiatives, and collaborate with IT, DevOps, and engineering teams to ensure secure development and operations.

The role requires 6+ years in cybersecurity and a strong background in cloud security, policy compliance (NIST, ISO 27001), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university
• 4+ years in cybersecurity, security engineering, or security architecture
• 3+ years designing enterprise, cloud, or engineering system security architecture
• Strong background across identity, networking, cloud platforms, endpoint security, and system architecture
• Practical experience with NIST SP 800‑171, DFARS 7012, ISO 27001, and regulated-data environments
• Ability to translate requirements into clear architecture and communicate rationale behind decisions
• Proven ability to collaborate across IT, engineering, manufacturing, DevOps, GTC, and Legal
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Interpret and communicate cybersecurity and contractual requirements and convert them into actionable architecture
• Design secure architectures across Azure/GCC‑H, AWS, SaaS platforms, hybrid environments, identity systems, and workflows
• Develop architectural patterns for IAM, Zero Trust, endpoint protection, logging/monitoring, encryption, secure data flows, cloud posture
• Conduct risk-based architectural analysis and present balanced security options to stakeholders
• Review new systems and cloud services to ensure secure design and fit
• Collaborate with IT, Infrastructure, DevOps, Engineering, and Mission teams to embed security early in design
• Communicate architectural decisions clearly and build consensus across teams

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security architecture

Cloud security

Identity & access management

NIST standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

• Interpret and communicate cybersecurity and contractual requirements (NIST SP 800‑171, NIST SP 800‑53 non-RMF, NIST SP 800‑172, DFARS 7012, ISO 27001) and convert them into actionable, practical architecture.
• Design secure architectures across Azure/GCC‑H, AWS, SaaS platforms, hybrid environments, identity systems, and manufacturing/engineering technology workflows.
• Develop architectural patterns for identity & access management, Zero Trust segmentation, endpoint protection, logging/monitoring, encryption/KMS, secure data flows, cloud posture, and external collaboration.
• Conduct risk-based architectural analysis and present balanced security options to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Review new systems, applications, integrations, and cloud services to ensure they are securely designed and an appropriate architectural fit.
• Partner deeply with:
  • Collaborate with IT and Infrastructure teams to align security with enterprise platforms
  • Consult with DevOps / Software Engineering teams to ensure secure development, CI/CD, and cloud-native design
  • Collaborate with Engineering & Mission teams to incorporate security early into system design
• Be able to Communicate architectural decisions clearly and build consensus across diverse technical and business teams.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years Of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
• 4+ years in cybersecurity, security engineering, or security architecture
• 3+ years designing enterprise, cloud, or engineering system security architecture
• Strong technical background across identity, networking, cloud platforms, endpoint security, and system architecture
• Practical experience with NIST SP 800‑171, DFARS 7012, ISO 27001, and regulated-data environments
• Ability to translate requirements into clear architecture and communicate the rationale behind decisions
• Proven ability to collaborate across IT, engineering, manufacturing, DevOps, GTC, and Legal
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industries (e.g., medical device, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, finance)
• On premise and hybrid environments including Azure/GCC‑H and/or AWS GovCloud security architecture
• DevSecOps, CI/CD, containers/Kubernetes
• CUI or Defense Industrial Base architecture.
• Cloud federation and secure external collaboration.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP, SABSA, GIAC, or cloud security certs.

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only):

$131,834.00 - $219,724.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

We Offer Our Employees Competitive Pay And Benefits Including

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.

Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster ( English / Spanish ) and Right to Work Poster ( English / Spanish ).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted