Product Architect - Platform Engineering
Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Englewood
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Product Architect – Platform Engineering provides
architectural leadership to ensure security is embedded in platform
and product delivery across the enterprise. This role bridges
cybersecurity strategy and product engineering, enabling teams to
deliver secure solutions aligned with enterprise architecture
standards. The Product Architect works closely with engineering
teams, platform owners, and cybersecurity leaders to integrate
security controls, architecture patterns, and DevSecOps practices
into product platforms and the Solution Delivery Lifecycle (SDL).
As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business
areas with strategic direction and business support spanning
executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human
resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing,
and communications. Responsibilities: Secure Platform Architecture
Define secure reference architectures for cloud platforms,
enterprise applications, and data platforms. Ensure security
controls are integrated into platform architecture patterns and
engineering standards. Collaborate with cloud, data, and
application architects to embed security in product design.
DevSecOps Enablement Enable security integration within DevOps
pipelines and engineering workflows. Define architecture patterns
supporting secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
Partner with engineering teams to implement secure-by-design
development practices. Security Architecture Integration Translate
cybersecurity policies and controls into practical architecture
patterns. Ensure security requirements are embedded within the
Solution Delivery Lifecycle (SDL). Provide architectural guidance
on identity, network segmentation, and data protection strategies.
Architecture Collaboration Partner with Product Architects across
cloud, data/AI, and enterprise applications to ensure consistent
security architecture. Participate in architecture governance
forums and technical design reviews. Support engineering teams in
resolving complex security architecture challenges. Continuous
Improvement Identify opportunities to improve security architecture
across enterprise platforms. Contribute to architecture roadmaps
supporting platform resilience and regulatory compliance. Support
enterprise initiatives related to cyber resilience and secure
platform modernization. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelors
degree in Computer Science, or related field. 10 Years of
Experience in security architecture, enterprise architecture, or
platform engineering or a related field. Relevant experience can be
considered as a substitute for the required educational
qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 16 years
of related experience is required. Higher level relevant degree may
substitute for experience. Experience designing secure
architectures across cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise
platforms. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles including
identity, network security, encryption, and data protection.
Experience supporting DevSecOps and secure software development
practices. Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and leadership
skills. Excellent communication and executive-level presentation
skills. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in regulated
industries such as aerospace, defense, or government. Familiarity
with frameworks such as NIST, Zero Trust Architecture, and secure
cloud architectures. Experience integrating security controls into
engineering platforms and pipelines. Strong collaboration
experience working across cybersecurity and engineering teams.
Essential Functions: Perform desk-based computer tasks for extended
periods. Engage in repetitive motions, including typing on a
keyboard. Occasionally lift and move items up to 20 lbs. Ability to
work in an office or hybrid environment. Ability to travel as
required. This posting will be open for application for a minimum
of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. Estimated
Starting Salary Range: $189,761.74 - $260,922.39. Compensation
varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates'
key skills, relevant work experience, and
education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may
be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated
with the location at which the position may be filled. SNC offers
annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate
with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit
package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with
150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition
reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S.
Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a
U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected
individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to
obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of
State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the
background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global
leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the
American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission
and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation.
We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions
that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are
mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to
make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that
safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.
Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to
race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability,
status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by
law.
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