Sierra Nevada Corporation · 23 hours ago
Sr Solution Architect
Lone Tree, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $197K/yr
10+ years expSierra Nevada Corporation is a leader in ISR and aviation systems integration, focusing on innovative solutions for the U.S. Air Force's mission. The Sr Solution Architect will provide technical expertise and design innovative solutions to complex business challenges, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and best practices.
AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, objectives, and constraints
Analyze current systems and processes to propose scalable solutions
Design and implement robust, high-quality architectural solutions that meet business requirements and align with the company’s technical strategy
Ensure solutions are consistent with enterprise architecture standards and best practices
Lead the development of architectural frameworks, patterns, and standards to promote consistency across the organization
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle
Conduct technical evaluations and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to improve productivity and efficiency
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural designs and solutions
Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable by conducting regular reviews and assessments
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units, facilitating clear communication and understanding
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, and incorporate relevant advancements into the organization’s architecture
Work well with complex solutions and uncertain or changing requirements
Ensure the bridge between business needs and technical requirements is obtained so that a logical design can be created
Effectively manage relationships with end-users, senior management, and in a matrixed-resource environment
Partner with senior functional architects to ensure a complete conceptual and logical design is produced
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Typically, 10+ years experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong background in designing and implementing technical solutions
Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture, system integration, and software development methodologies
Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance considerations in solution design
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus among stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Deep understanding and experience across multiple technical domains
Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred
Experience with Agile and DevOps practices
Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
Experience with systems engineering and architecture tools, such as Cameo, Jama
Multidisciplinary engineering experience
Basic project management understanding – both waterfall and agile
Previous technical experience, such as in a development or infrastructure related role
Cybersecurity awareness
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
And more
Company
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an aerospace and defense contractor.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Reifenberg
Senior Director of Technology - Entrepreneurship
Recent News
2025-12-02
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