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 Software Engineer/Cloud Planner to join our team and support U.S. Army acquisition programs within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires. This role provides senior-level software engineering, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps planning support for mission-critical systems, enabling secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-native solutions.
As a Software Engineer/Cloud Planner, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Design, plan, and implement secure cloud-native software solutions using AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud architectures
Lead Kubernetes-based platform efforts, including application deployment, cluster lifecycle management, scaling, monitoring, and security hardening
Collaborate with government stakeholders, contractors, and cross-functional teams to translate mission requirements into technical solutions
Develop and maintain Kubernetes manifests using Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps workflows to support repeatable and auditable deployments
Plan and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to ensure consistent and scalable cloud infrastructure
Integrate DevSecOps practices across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including automated security scanning and continuous compliance
Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Azure DevOps, and Ansible
Implement and enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), identity management, and secure authentication solutions
Apply DoD security frameworks including STIGs and NIST controls within cloud and containerized environments
Support system planning, technical roadmaps, architecture development, and integration strategies aligned with acquisition milestones
Develop technical documentation, system diagrams, and artifacts supporting ATO processes and program reviews
Lead secure network architecture planning including subnetting, routing, load balancing, and zero-trust principles
Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support continuous improvement and modernization initiatives
Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or infrastructure roles
Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret security clearance
DoD IAT Level II certification
Experience supporting cloud environments such as AWS and/or Azure
Strong experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
Proficiency with Docker, Terraform, and configuration management tools such as Ansible
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in DoD or federal environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DoD cloud environments and compliance frameworks (e.g., IL4/IL5, FedRAMP)
Familiarity with hybrid cloud solutions such as Azure Local or AWS Outposts
Experience with GitOps and CNCF technologies
Strong understanding of enterprise networking and cloud security architectures
Experience working with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders
Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience
Familiarity with systems engineering, integration, and mission operations
Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, CKA, CKAD, CKS, CISSP, or CCSP
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, Redstone Arsenal
Travel: Yes, up to 20%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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.
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Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employees results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Our outstanding fringe benefits package helps recruit, retain and sustain our workforce. Torch has received national and local recognition for its business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch was named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth year by Great Place to Work. Torch was also recognized as the 2021 ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the 2021 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Bloomberg Government also listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” for the fifth year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in the North Alabama region. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2020. Torch was also ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2020. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a 2020 Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. In 2016, Torch was named one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes.
