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United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

IT Network Architect 5

Network Engineering & AdministrationUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCentennial, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university; four years of directly related exempt work experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture.
  • Expert knowledge of routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and segment routing.
  • Experience governing architecture review boards, technical design councils, and enterprise decision-making related to network infrastructure.
  • Expertise in modeling network resilience, redundancy, dependency mapping, risk analysis, and mission-assurance engineering for critical operations.
  • Master-level expertise designing global, multi-region network architectures that integrate on-premises, cloud, edge, and launch-site networks under unified governance.
  • Advanced experience with modern firewalls, IDS/IPS platforms, and network security architecture.
  • Proven ability to design and implement large-scale WAN, LAN, and data center network solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies and policy-based routing.
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Ability to produce high-quality architectural diagrams, design documents, and technical standards.
  • Ability to design and evaluate full-stack architectures including routing, switching, segmentation, identity systems, telemetry, observability, automation, and end-to-end zero trust.
  • Ability to evaluate emerging technologies such as AI-driven networking, micro-segmentation, quantum-safe cryptography, private 5G, and advanced telemetry, and develop adoption strategies.
  • High proficiency in network automation principles and scripting fundamentals.
  • Demonstrated history guiding enterprise-wide architectural transformation, multi-year modernization programs, or major strategic technology initiatives.
  • Ability to translate mission objectives, risk posture, and business strategy into executable network architecture roadmaps.
  • Extensive experience collaborating with senior leadership, system architects, cybersecurity leaders, and mission stakeholders to align technical direction and enterprise investment.
  • Deep experience establishing enterprise architectural standards, reference architectures, validated patterns, and multi-cloud network frameworks.
  • Proficiency designing service-based, API-driven, and intent-based networking solutions capable of supporting automation, orchestration, and cross-domain synchronization.
  • Advanced capability integrating cloud-native networking (Azure/AWS) with enterprise identity, security, automation, and multi-region routing topologies.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the enterprise authority for network architecture, long-range technology direction, and cross-platform integration strategy.
  • Define multi-year architectural roadmaps, govern enterprise standards, and ensure network, security, and connectivity systems align with mission needs, engineering requirements, and corporate digital modernization objectives.
  • Provide architectural leadership across data center, cloud, campus, launch-site, and national-defense connectivity environments.
  • Shape ULA’s end-to-end communication ecosystem and influence technology investment decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading multi-year network transformation or modernization programs.
  • Deep familiarity with zero-trust networking principles and secure access architectures.
  • Advanced knowledge of network automation platforms such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python-based frameworks.
  • Background designing hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures.
  • Experience with container networking technologies such as Kubernetes or service mesh.
  • Professional certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, AWS Advanced Networking, or equivalent.
  • Experience with observability platforms and large-scale network monitoring strategies.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks affecting enterprise networks.

About the Company

United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

ULA builds launch vehicles for national security, NASA and commercial space missions. Its rockets are designed to reach challenging and distant orbits and deliver highly accurate payload insertions, offering wide orbital flexibility for different mission profiles. The company’s approach centers on providing reliable, direct-to-orbit capabilities tailored to meet customers’ needs for secure national missions, space agency programs, and commercial launches. The goal is to expand access to space by offering dependable, precise launches that can place payloads into the specific orbits required by each mission.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2006

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