Systems Architect with Security Clearance

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. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. 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 Systems Architect 4 to join a team developing modern enterprise applications, RESTful APIs, and analytical software solutions that support Missile Defense Agency initiatives.

This position supports mission-critical software development, enterprise analytics, cloud modernization efforts, and system performance analysis activities. As a Systems Architect 4, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise software solutions using .NET technologies.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, backend services, data processing components, and analytical tools.
• Translate mission and business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions.
• Support cloud modernization initiatives, including hybrid-cloud and container-based deployments.
• Develop database-driven applications using SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, task tracking, and team collaboration.
• Support enterprise analytics, dashboards, ETL pipelines, and AI/LLM-enabled solutions.
• Conduct application security reviews and support vulnerability assessment activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to proof-of-concept initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in .NET application development and enterprise software engineering.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Strong proficiency with .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, HTML, JavaScript, and modern web technologies.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs using .NET Web API or similar frameworks.
• Experience developing database-driven applications using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar relational databases.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software development practices.
• Experience using Agile project management and tracking tools such as Jira.
• Experience performing application security code reviews and/or vulnerability assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with container platforms and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Experience implementing security and compliance controls throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of enterprise data architecture, ETL pipelines, business intelligence tools, and dashboard development.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) platforms, including Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, Palantir, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting software administration activities, including Python/Anaconda environments, Tableau administration, or Jira administration.
• Experience with Python development or integration of Python-based services.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5 Work Location: Onsite, Huntsville, Alabama Travel: 0-10% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No #LI-DK1 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, 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.

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