Cloud Solutions Architect

Command Post Technologies, Inc. • Suffolk, VA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect to support the Joint Staff J7 Joint Technology & Simulation Division (JTSD). The position is based at the Joint Staff Complex in Suffolk, Virginia, with hybrid work options. The architect serves as the principal contractor technical advisor, leading the migration of J7 simulation, training, and modeling federations to Microsoft Azure through the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract vehicle.

The role involves architecting enterprise cloud infrastructure in Azure Government IL5 and Azure Government Secret IL6 in alignment with JWCC standards and the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG). The architect partners with Government Cloud Engineering Leads and Division System Architects to establish cloud foundation services, landing zones, and transit hub-and-spoke models; develops Infrastructure as Code standards; defines migration blueprints for JLVC training software; and enforces Zero Trust principles across Azure environments.

The posting describes the employer as Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT), a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business providing engineering services in cybersecurity, software development, test and evaluation, and strategic planning. CPT describes its culture as caring and team-oriented, with an emphasis on work-life balance, integrity, determination, innovation, communication, accountability, and resourcefulness.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret-level security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, or a master’s degree and 6+ years of experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience designing and managing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, including at least 2 years in Azure Government or DoD IL4–IL6 environments.
• Proficiency authoring production-grade Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Azure Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Practical experience with Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, ExpressRoute or 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.

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Direct experience designing or migrating workloads under the JWCC contract vehicle.
• Familiarity with Joint Staff J7 training missions, the Joint Training Enterprise, or legacy JLVC federation architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service, container security scanning, and modern microservices architecture.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders to align technical development with mission requirements.
• Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee enterprise cloud infrastructure in Azure Government IL5 and Azure Government Secret IL6 in accordance with JWCC standards and the DoD Cloud Computing SRG.
• Partner with Government Cloud Engineering Leads and Division System Architects to establish cloud foundation services, landing zones, and transit hub-and-spoke models.
• Direct the development of Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform, Azure Bicep, and ARM templates.
• Establish architectural blueprints for migrating on-premises JLVC training software to containerized AKS and virtualized cloud services.
• Enforce Zero Trust architectural principles across Azure networking, storage, identity, and compute boundaries.
• Serve as the principal contractor technical advisor supporting migration of J7 simulation, training, and modeling federations to Microsoft Azure.

Benefits

• Great health benefits
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior