IT Network Architect 5

Requisition : 1910

Standard Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Location: ULA
- Denver

Relocation: No

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!

At United Launch Alliance (ULA), the Network Architect 5 serves as the enterprise authority for network architecture, long‑range technology direction, and cross‑platform integration strategy. This role defines multi‑year architectural roadmaps, governs enterprise standards, and ensures that all network, security, and connectivity systems align with mission needs, engineering requirements, and corporate digital modernization objectives. Operating at the highest technical tier, the Network Architect V provides architectural leadership across data center, cloud, campus, launch‑site, and national‑defense connectivity environments, shaping ULA’s end‑to‑end communication ecosystem and influencing technology investment decisions.

Bachelor

Minimum of 8 years of related work experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or universit
• Four years of directly related exempt work experience may be used to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirement
• 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 integrating on‑prem, 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
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• 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 zero‑trust end‑to‑end
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies (AI‑driven networking, micro‑segmentation, quantum‑safe cryptography, private 5G, 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
• Proven 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…