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 DevSecOps. 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, DevSecOps & Compliance Engineer S&T network/systems security architecture in compliance with NIST 800-series, DoD RMF, DISA STIGs, and cybersecurity best practices. Implement DevSecOps 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, ManageEngine, 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. 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 experience with Cisco/Juniper hardware, cloud networking, and data center systems. Experience with scripting along with experience in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) and DevOps pipeline implementation Familiarity with RMF, ATO documentation, and enclave compliance management. Active DoD Secret clearance Eligible for SAP access; willingness to complete CI polygraph. Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs; adaptable to fieldwork and hands-on installations. Preferred Qualifications: 10 years' experience in network engineering, architecture, or R&D infrastructure—ideally within DoD or USAF environments preferred. DoD 8570 IAM Level I compliant, to include certifications: Network , CCNA, and/or CCNP preferred. Scripting languages Python, Bash, or Go preferred Schedule: M-F; 8-5 Work Location: customer site Travel: yes, 10-20% Relocation Assistance Available: NA Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No Benefits: Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit 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 Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch’s 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch’s past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.