Cloud Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Health Reimbursement Accounts

EAP

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure and on-prem VM provisioning for USSPACECOM J6 Division. You will collaborate with software engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency, while applying security best practices and conducting security assessments.

The role requires a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+), 2+ years of cloud experience across multiple providers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of related experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS/Azure/Google/IBM/Oracle).
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure and on-prem VM provisioning.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams for scalable, secure solutions.
• Develop IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

Skills

Cloud design

Python

Networking

Security

IaC

Docker/Kubernetes

Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

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 isgeneral guidelinesonly. 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
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• 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 [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.