Senior Cloud Architect/Systems Administrator

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 Inc., is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect/Systems Administrator to support our Air & Missile Defense Business Unit.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the end‑to‑end design and implementation of secure, scalable hybrid cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and on‑premises environments. Implement and maintain "architecture as code" and infrastructure‑as‑code patterns (e.g., CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Terraform) to standardize, automate, and version cloud solutions. Architect, build, and operate CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure delivery, integrating security and compliance checks (DevSecOps). Design and manage container platforms using Docker and orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) to support microservices and legacy application modernization. Drive security-by-design across cloud workloads, embedding controls that align to SOC 2, NIST, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Lead and coordinate the full Authority to Operate (ATO) process, including control selection, implementation evidence, continuous monitoring, and engagement with authorizing officials. Integrate and operationalize ACAS and other vulnerability management tools to support continuous scanning, remediation, and reporting across hybrid environments. Define and implement cloud security baselines, guardrails, and configuration standards (identity, network, encryption, logging, backup) for AWS and Azure. Partner with AI/ML teams to design secure, compliant infrastructure for AI workloads, including data pipelines, model deployment, and runtime monitoring. Establish monitoring, logging, and observability patterns to ensure reliability, performance, and incident response readiness across cloud services. Mentor engineers, perform design and code reviews, and champion best practices in automation, testing, and documentation. Evaluate emerging cloud, AI, and security technologies and make recommendations for pilots and adoption.

Required qualifications:

US Citizenship. Bachelor's or Master's Degree or related experience in the field. 9+ years of overall IT/engineering experience, with at least 9+ years focused on cloud engineering and architecture. Proven experience designing and operating production workloads in both AWS and Azure, including core services (compute, storage, networking, IAM). Strong expertise with "as‑code" practices: infrastructure as code and architecture as code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or similar. Hands‑on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins or similar), including automated testing and security checks. Deep proficiency with GitHub (or similar Git platforms) for branching strategies, pull requests, and workflow automation. Practical experience with containerization using Docker and one or more container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, EKS). Demonstrated experience working within security frameworks such as

SOC 2, NIST

(e.g., NIST 800‑53), and RMF, and implementing technical controls mapped to these standards. Direct involvement in achieving and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) for cloud systems, including documentation, control implementation, and continuous monitoring. Experience integrating and using ACAS or equivalent vulnerability management platforms for scanning, reporting, and remediation workflows. Strong background in hybrid cloud architectures, including connectivity, identity, and security across on‑prem and cloud environments. Proficiency with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and tooling. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience designing secure platforms for AI/ML workloads (model training, inference, MLOps) in AWS and/or Azure. Hands‑on experience with DevSecOps tooling: SAST/DAST, container image scanning, software composition analysis, and secrets management. Familiarity with zero‑trust principles and implementing identity‑centric security controls in cloud environments. Background working in regulated or audited environments (e.g., federal, defense, healthcare, financial services) with frequent security or compliance assessments. Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, CCSP, or similar.

Schedule:

M-F; 8-5

Work Location:

Customer- site

Travel:

Yes, Up to 20%.

Relocation Assistance Available:

No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:

No #LI-TS1

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. 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. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch's 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch's past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.