Cloud Solutions Architect

Torch Technologies, Inc.

. Serve as principal contractor technical advisor for the Joint Staff J7 Joint Technology & Simulation Division .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and managing cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code practices and compliance with DoD standards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive successful cloud migration and implementation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure ManagementInfrastructure as Code Using TerraformAzure Government IL4–IL6 ExperienceDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III CertificationAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Experience

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure as CodeTerraformAzure BicepARM TemplatesAzure Virtual NetworksNetwork Security GroupsExpressRoute/VPN GatewaysAzure FirewallContainerized Applications

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureAzure GovernmentAKSZero Trust ArchitectureJWCC Contract Vehicle

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Level DOW ClearanceDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III CertificationMicrosoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAzure DevOps Engineer ExpertAzure Security Engineer Associate

Industry Keywords

DoD Cloud Computing SRGJoint Staff J7Simulation and TrainingModeling FederationsMicroservices Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudKubernetesMicroservicesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as principal contractor technical advisor for the Joint Staff J7 Joint Technology & Simulation Division
Drive migration of J7 simulation, training, and modeling federations into Microsoft Azure under the JWCC contract vehicle
Architect and oversee enterprise cloud infrastructure within Azure Government (IL5) and Azure Government Secret (IL6)
Align cloud infrastructure with JWCC standards and DoD Cloud Computing SRG
Partner with Government Cloud Engineering Leads and Division System Architects
Establish cloud foundation services, landing zones, and transit hub-spoke models
Direct Infrastructure as Code standards across the technical team using Terraform, Azure Bicep, and ARM templates
Establish architectural blueprints for migrating on-premises JLVC training software into containerized AKS and virtualized cloud services
Enforce Zero Trust architectural principles across Azure networking, storage, identity, and compute boundaries
Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Travel 0–10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret level DOW clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field, plus 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure
Minimum 2+ years of experience in Azure Government / DoD IL4–IL6
Proven proficiency authoring production-grade Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Azure Bicep, or ARM templates
Practical experience with Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, ExpressRoute/VPN gateways, and Azure Firewall
Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certification, such as Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, or CISSP
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Employment contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check
Preferred: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Preferred: Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Security Engineer Associate
Preferred: Direct experience designing or migrating workloads under the JWCC contract vehicle
Preferred: Familiarity with Joint Staff J7 training missions, JTE, or JLVC federation architectures
Preferred: Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service, container security scanning, and modern microservices architecture
Preferred: Experience working with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders
Preferred: Technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP participation
401(k) match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health Saving Accounts
Health Reimbursement Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Paid time off
Holidays
Hybrid / flexible on-site work options
Travel allowance/assignment: 0–10% travel
Comprehensive background check as part of employment process