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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Solutions Architect 4 - **Company:** United Launch Alliance - **Location:** Centennial, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $131,834.0 - $219,724.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Zero Trust Network Access, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Systems Architecture, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Kubernetes, Devsecops - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/candidate/trackback_apply?vacancyId=[vacid] ## About the Role Minimum of 6 years of related work experience, * 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 800171, 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, * Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industries (e.g., medical device, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, finance) * On premise and hybrid environments including Azure/GCCH 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. ## Description 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 800171, NIST SP 80053 non-RMF, NIST SP 800172, DFARS 7012, ISO 27001) and convert them into actionable, practical architecture. * Design secure architectures across Azure/GCCH, 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 servicesto ensure they are securely designed and an appropriatearchitectural fit. * Partner deeply with: + Collaborate with IT and Infrastructure teams to align security with enterprise platforms + Consult withDevOps / Software Engineeringteamsto ensure secure development, CI/CD, and cloud-native design + Collaborate withEngineering & Mission teamsto incorporate security early into system design * Be able toCommunicate architectural decisions clearly and build consensus across diverse technical and business teams. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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