Modeling & Simulation Orchestration​/Kubernetes Engineer

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company, Certified Great Place To Work, and named one of the Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County. Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, we provide superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War, supporting the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom" and as a Certified Evergreen ESOP we are committed to grow and sustain the company for the next 100 years.

The Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Orchestration/Kubernetes Engineer supports testing of complex systems within distributed Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HWIL) and cloud‑based simulation environments for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This role focuses on containerization, orchestration, and Dev Ops practices to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable deployment of simulation and test applications in support of mission‑critical software development and test events.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient Kubernetes clusters for simulation and test environments
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and performance
• Develop and automate CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Azure Dev Ops
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools to provision and manage cloud and on‑prem resources
• Monitor cluster health, system performance, and application metrics using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues in real‑time during test events
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline containerization and promote Dev Ops best practices
• Implement and maintain security controls including network policies, RBAC, vulnerability scanning, and compliance enforcement
• Support distributed simulation events, including occasional off‑hours test activities

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (equivalent professional experience considered)
• 2+ years of related experience
• Active SECRET security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
• Experience supporting Kubernetes‑based environments
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, GKE, or Open Shift)
• Experience developing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments and command‑line tools
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar certification
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience supporting distributed or high‑performance computing environments
• Familiarity with GPU‑enabled workloads and CUDA architecture
• Experience integrating ML/AI workloads into containerized environments
• Experience building or supporting real‑time or streaming data pipelines
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability best practices
• Experience with Linux development environments
• Experience with Docker and advanced container security practices
• Familiarity with large‑scale data processing or distributed systems frameworks

M-F; 8-5

Huntsville, AL

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Torch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe‑harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

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