IT Solutions Architect 4

ULA • Denver, CO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

At ULA, 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Designing, guiding, and advancing enterprise solutions across Windows infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services.
• Translating business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, supportable, and cost-conscious architecture decisions.
• Interpreting and communicating cybersecurity and contractual requirements (NIST SP 800‑171, NIST SP 800‑53 non-RMF, NIST SP 800‑172, DFARS 7012, ISO 27001) and converting them into actionable, practical architecture.
• Designing secure architectures across Azure/GCC‑H, AWS, SaaS platforms, hybrid environments, identity systems, and manufacturing/engineering technology workflows.
• Developing architectural patterns for identity & access management, Zero Trust segmentation, endpoint protection, logging/monitoring, encryption/KMS, secure data flows, cloud posture, and external collaboration.
• Conducting risk-based architectural analysis and presenting balanced security options to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Reviewing new systems, applications, integrations, and cloud services to ensure they are securely designed and an appropriate architectural fit.
• Collaborating with IT and Infrastructure teams to align security with enterprise platforms.
• Consulting with DevOps / Software Engineering teams to ensure secure development, CI/CD, and cloud-native design.
• Collaborating with Engineering & Mission teams to incorporate security early into system design.
• Communicating architectural decisions clearly and building consensus across diverse technical and business teams.

Benefits

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments
• 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior