Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join a team supporting cloud infrastructure design, deployment, and on‑prem virtual machine provisioning. This position supports the USSPACECOM J6 Division.

As a Cloud Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure and on‑prem VM provisioning.
Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and cross‑functional teams to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency.
Evaluate and recommend cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle).
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Manage and configure cloud resources and Nutanix hypervisor environments (VMs, containers, databases, networking).
Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions.
Troubleshoot incidents, identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize system resources.
Apply security best practices and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
Support automation and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
Document architecture designs, deployment processes, and troubleshooting guides.
Collaborate with development teams to align cloud architecture with application requirements.

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
2+ years of related experience.
Secret level DOW clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, or Oracle
Experience supporting both Windows and Linux environments
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible
Strong understanding of networking principles, security practices, and cloud architecture patterns
Experience with containerization/orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with Microsoft Config Manager, Red Hat, Red Hat Satellite, SQL Server, Windows 11, Windows Server OS
Familiarity with Elastic, ACAS, ePO (HBSS)
Excellent scripting/programming skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Effective communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

TS/SCI level DOW clearance
Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.)
Experience developing automated deployment pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI)
Experience with compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)

Schedule: M–F; 8–5

Work Location: Onsite, Colorado Springs

Travel: Yes, 10–20%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary range: $110,000-$140,000

The salary range information is general guidelines only.  Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

Benefits

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. 

Applying To Torch Technologies

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

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