Network Systems Engineer

** 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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 mission-focused Network Systems Engineer to join a team providing network services to the AFRL/RW within Eglin AFB, FL. This role will support the design, integration, and evolution of multiple Science & Technology (S&T) networks—advanced, high-bandwidth, and configurable network supporting the research and development needs of scientists, engineers, and collaborative partners. This role requires technical mastery to develop, maintain, and operate IT solutions and maintain a dynamic suite of unclassified, collateral, and SAP networking environments critical to weapons technology innovation.
** As a Network Systems Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
** Architecture, Design & Innovation
* Architect physical and logical network topologies for current and future connected and isolated environments.
* Design and deploy flexible, secure S&T systems/network solutions that support continuous research, development, and Dev Sec Ops .
* Advise and assist with network planning for long-term initiatives including SDREN integration, facility projects, and the Weapons Technology Integration Center (WTIC).
* Develop innovation roadmaps aligned with mission goals and emerging technologies.

Infrastructure & Facilities Integration
* Coordinate with facilities and engineering teams to ensure robust infrastructure (e.g., fiber, microwave, satellite, TACLANEs) supports research operations.
* Assess network hardware/power/cooling needs and support structured cabling installation and upgrades.
* Lead containerization, virtualization, and orchestration of systems to support laboratory computing, HPC, and edge devices.

Security, Dev Sec Ops  & Compliance
* Engineer S&T network/systems security architecture in compliance with NIST 800-series, DoD RMF, DISA STIGs, and cybersecurity best practices.
* Implement Dev Sec Ops  pipelines to automate configuration, security scans, and CI/CD deployments.
* Manage ATO package development and collaborate with ISSMs and cybersecurity stakeholders.
* Integrate identity management and single sign-on solutions across enclaves and hybrid environments.

System Engineering, Virtualization & Cloud Integration
* Deploy and maintain hybrid cloud services and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, AWS, Azure).
* Design and manage storage (SAN, EFS, EBS), automation (Terraform, Packer, Ansible), and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
* Enable seamless connectivity between scientific equipment, cloud resources, and virtual desktops.

Monitoring, Tooling & Documentation
* Monitor system and network performance using platforms like OpManager, Manage Engine, and custom dashboards.
* Document architectures, procedures, and system configurations with tools like Lucidchart, Visio, and Confluence.
* Provide knowledge transfer, mentorship, and technical guidance to engineers and stakeholders.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** U.S. Citizenship
* Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. Additional 4 years of experience with an applicable Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of MS
* 8 years in network engineering, architecture, or R&D infrastructure—ideally within DoD or USAF environments.
* DoD 8570 IAM Level I compliant, to include certifications:
Security+
* Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, segmentation, and spine-leaf architecture.
* Hands-on…