IT Solutions Architect 5

United Launch Alliance; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 158,462 - 264,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match plus additional employer contribution

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance seeks a Solutions Architect in Englewood, Colorado, responsible for designing and guiding infrastructure across Windows and cloud environments. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise Windows and cloud services such as AWS and Azure. The role includes mentoring engineers, translating business needs into architecture designs, and contributing to platform strategy. Competitive pay and flexible work environments are offered, along with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience producing architecture documentation and technical standards.
• Ability to influence technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Translate business requirements into architecture designs.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Extensive experience with enterprise Windows environments

Strong knowledge of AWS Services

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on experience with automation using tools like PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

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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

The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, guiding, and advancing enterprise solutions across Windows infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services. This role works across on-premises and cloud environments to translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, supportable, and cost-conscious architecture decisions.

This position requires strong technical depth in Windows systems and cloud platforms, along with the ability to influence decisions, partner across teams, and help move solutions from concept through implementation and operational support. The architect will contribute to platform strategy, modernization efforts, standards development, solution reviews, and technology evaluations, while also mentoring engineers and helping improve infrastructure practices.

• Increase Organizational Scale & Launch Rate
• Be the premier launch provider for United States Government
• Drive down organizational costs
• Design and guide infrastructure and cloud solutions across Windows Server platforms, Azure, and AWS.
• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, reliable, and supportable architecture designs.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, network, application, and operations teams to develop end-to-end technical solutions.
• Lead or contribute to architecture reviews, design sessions, technical standards, and implementation planning.
• Evaluate current-state environments and recommend improvements for resiliency, performance, security, supportability, and cost optimization.
• Support hybrid-cloud and multicloud architectures integrating on-premises systems with Azure and AWS services.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design documentation, standards, and technical decision records.
• Drive infrastructure patterns for automation, standardization, and operational maturity.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across implementation, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Participate in technology evaluations and recommend tools, platforms, and architectural direction.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure solutions are deployable, monitorable, maintainable, and supportable.
• Identify technical debt, architectural risks, and lifecycle concerns, and recommend practical remediation strategies.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 8 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Extensive experience with enterprise Windows environments, including server platforms, architecture, administration concepts, and core Microsoft infrastructure services.

Strong knowledge of AWS Services and Microsoft Azure services related to compute, networking, storage, monitoring, and identity, with experience in hybrid infrastructure integrating on-premises systems with cloud services.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, along with strong collaboration skills across infrastructure, security, network, application, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.

Proven consulting mindset with the ability to listen well, ask good questions, and translate needs into practical solutions.

Experience producing architecture documentation, technical standards, diagrams, and implementation guidance.

Hands‑on experience with automation and scripting using tools or languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, Terraform, or Ansible.

Familiarity with monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, patching, and operational readiness considerations.

Ability to assess architectural tradeoffs involving cost, complexity, security, and operational impact, and to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation realities.

Ability to influence technical direction without relying solely on formal authority, with professional presence and the ability to handle disagreement constructively.

Consistent ownership, follow‑through, accountability, and sound judgment in complex technical environments.

Solid understanding of infrastructure design principles including scalability, resiliency, recoverability, supportability, and performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in enterprise environments spanning both Windows and Linux infrastructure.
• Proven support of operational cloud workloads in production environments.
• Involvement in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, or platform transformation initiatives.
• Hands‑on work with infrastructure as code, configuration management, or platform automation at scale.
• Knowledge of identity, access, monitoring, and security controls across Azure and AWS.
• Participation in governance, standards, or architecture review boards.
• Demonstrated mentoring of senior engineers or delivery of technical leadership across teams.
• Exposure to regulated, security‑sensitive, or mission‑critical environments.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Design experience with landing zones, networking patterns, and governance controls in Azure and AWS.
• Expertise in Windows‑based identity and access services within hybrid environments.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
• Understanding of virtualization, backup and recovery, monitoring platforms, and enterprise systems management.
• Awareness of cloud cost optimization, resource standardization, and operational design principles.
• Familiarity with containers, Kubernetes, or platform engineering patterns where applicable.
• Capability to perform cross‑cloud comparisons and service mapping between Azure and AWS.
• Capacity to drive clarity in ambiguous or complex technical situations.
• Strong coaching mindset with a willingness to mentor engineers and developing architects.
• Skill in challenging assumptions respectfully to improve design quality through thoughtful review.
• Collaborative approach with operations teams to ensure solutions are both well‑designed and operationally supportable.
• Composure and credibility during escalations, design debates, and implementation risk discussions.
• Consistent ability to build trust through technical depth, humility, and reliability.

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only)

$158,462.00 - $264,104.00

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.

Benefits

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 / 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Federal E-Verify Program Participation

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

Additional Note

ULA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.