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Torch Technologies

End-to-end defense tech product development

Cloud Engineer

Full-Time
$110k - $140k
Junior
Bachelor's
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In Person
DevOps & InfrastructureCloud Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, is required.
  • At least 2 years of related experience is required.
  • A Secret-level Department of War clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, or Oracle is required.
  • Experience supporting both Windows and Linux environments is required.
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible is required.
  • Understanding of networking principles, security practices, and cloud architecture patterns is required.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes is required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Config Manager, Red Hat, Red Hat Satellite, SQL Server, Windows 11, and Windows Server OS is required.
  • Familiarity with Elastic, ACAS, and ePO (HBSS) is required.
  • Scripting or programming skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell are required.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+, is required.
  • Problem-solving ability and troubleshooting complex issues are required.
  • Communication and collaboration skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure and on-premises virtual machine provisioning.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency.
  • Evaluate and recommend cloud service providers, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, and Oracle.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  • Manage and configure cloud resources and Nutanix hypervisor environments, including virtual machines, containers, databases, and 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • TS/SCI-level Department of War clearance is preferred.
  • Relevant cloud certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect, are preferred.
  • Experience developing automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI is preferred.
  • Experience with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS is preferred.

About the company

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned technology services and solutions provider focused on defense. It delivers end-to-end product design and development, taking concepts from inception through production and long-term sustainment. Its software development and engineering teams work in agile ways to deliver value, with capabilities spanning prototyping, technology integration, and long-term support. As a major defense contractor, Torch Technologies supports the armed forces and wins contracts that fund its research and development. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, the company operates a large Design, Development and Integration campus and eight regional offices, underscoring its substantial physical footprint in delivering technical solutions to government customers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$15.1M

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • Torch ranked 59th on Washington Technology Top 100 in 2026, boosting credibility.
  • Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces recognition supports recruiting in Huntsville and beyond.
  • OASIS, D3I, and TMAS vehicles give Torch multiple renewal paths through 2031.

What critics are saying

  • Defense contract dependence leaves Torch exposed to protest losses and recompete pressure.
  • Revelio data shows headcount fell 22.2% from 2023 to 2026, signaling strain.
  • Bill Roark's March 2025 retirement removes a founder-era anchor; succession risk rises.

What makes Torch Technologies unique

  • 100% employee-owned and Evergreen since 2011; Torch aligns incentives with retention.
  • Torch won $992 million TMAS Tenants work in August 2026, showing scale.
  • Torch holds over $5 billion in contract ceiling across defense programs.

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Benefits

  • Company Equity
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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GovCon Wire
Jun 12th, 2026
Air Force releases draft RFP for TETRAS III R&D support IDIQ.

Air Force releases draft RFP for TETRAS III R&D support IDIQ. * The Air Force has released a draft RFP for TETRAS III, the planned recompete of its test and evaluation contract vehicle * The IDIQ will cover instrumentation, infrastructure and technical expertise for testing fifth- and sixth-generation weapons and cyber systems * An earlier RFI suggested the recompete could be worth up to $20 billion over a decade The Department of the Air Force has issued a draft request for proposals for Test and Evaluation Technologies for Ranges, Armaments and Spectrum III, opening industry review of the planned multiple-award recompete of its TETRAS contract vehicle. Posted Thursday on SAM.gov as a special notice serving as the official presolicitation, the draft RFP gives prospective offerors an early look at the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity acquisition before a formal solicitation, anticipated on Oct. 27. The Air Force Test Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is running the procurement. The competition will be conducted on a full and open basis, with security requirements ranging from confidential to top secret. As the Air Force modernizes how it tests next-generation weapons and cyber systems, service leaders are also charting the broader path for emerging technology across the air and space domains. They will share those strategies at the Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30, where Gen. John Lamontagne, vice chief of staff of the Department of the Air Force, joins top Space Force officials and industry executives for a full day of keynotes, panels and networking. Register now to secure your spot. What will TETRAS III cover? According to the draft statement of work, TETRAS III will supply airborne and range instrumentation, infrastructure, facilities, and technical expertise supporting the 96th Range Group and other Department of War organizations as they develop and modify test and evaluation systems for fifth- and sixth-generation weapons and cyber systems. The scope spans testing of weapon systems; command, control, communications, computers, cyber defense, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance - or C6ISR - platforms; and electronic combat systems. Contractors will design, fabricate, integrate and install specialized hardware, software and prototypes for air, ground, sea and space applications, with required expertise covering hypersonics, directed energy, autonomy, artificial intelligence, electromagnetic spectrum testing, countermeasures, cybersecurity assessments and aircraft survivability equipment. The statement of work emphasizes open-architecture designs that are modular, scalable and reusable, with compliance with the Test and Training Enabling Architecture where practical. The vehicle excludes advisory and assistance services. Work is expected to be performed worldwide. How can industry weigh in on the potential TETRAS III contract? Companies have until June 26 to submit questions, comments and feedback. The government plans to post its responses by July 13. How big could the TETRAS recompete be? TETRAS III follows the $1 billion TETRAS II vehicle, which the Air Force awarded to 46 companies in June 2023 after receiving 49 bids. Awardees on that previous contract, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos subsidiary Dynetics, Jacobs, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Saab, Serco, Torch Technologies, and Radiance Technologies, compete for delivery orders to build and upgrade test systems and facilities, with work running through Dec. 31, 2028. The service signaled the scale of its ambitions for TETRAS III in an April 2025 request for information, which described a recompete structured with a five-year base period and five-year option period valued at up to $20 billion if all options are exercised.

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EVENT Publishing
Dec 4th, 2023
Huntsville company named in top 100 employee owned businesses for 2023

Torch Technologies announced that the company has been added to the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) 2023 Employee Ownership 100 list.

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
May 9th, 2023
Bill Roark named to HudsonAlpha Board of Directors – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology named Bill Roark to its Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Institute’s leadership.

EVENT Publishing
Feb 9th, 2023
Huntsville's Torch Announces Two Executive Promotions

Torch Technologies announced the promotions of Sam Burkett to Senior Vice President and Brady Porter to Vice President effective February 1, 2023.