IT Linux Architect 5

United Launch Alliance•Centennial, CO

9d•$158,462 - $264,104•Onsite

About The Position

At ULA, the IT Linux Architect 5 is responsible for designing, guiding, and advancing enterprise solutions across Linux 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 Linux and 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Extensive experience with enterprise Linux environments, including server platforms, architecture, administration concepts, and core RedHat 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

Nice To Haves

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 RHCSA, Security Plus, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, 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

Responsibilities

Design and guide infrastructure and cloud solutions across Linux 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 multi-cloud 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.