Cloud Solutions Architect

Torch Technologies is seeking a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect to support the Joint Staff J7 Joint Technology & Simulation Division (JTSD). This position is based in Suffolk, VA (Joint Staff Complex) with hybrid work options. In this role, you will serve as the principal contractor technical advisor driving the migration of J7 simulation, training, and modeling federations into Microsoft Azure under the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract vehicle.

• Great health benefits (for more info contact us directly)
• 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

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret level 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 in Azure Government / DoD IL4-IL6).
• Proven proficiency authoring production-grade IaC using Terraform, Azure Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Practical experience with Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Express Route/VPN gateways, and Azure Firewall.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, or CISSP)
• Strong problem-solve skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

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

We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation.

In all of CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful in order to maximize efficiency and results.

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic.

CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite…