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The ad says“DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+”
The ad says“Experience implementing DevOps practices (Kubernetes) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git, or Ansible”
The ad says“Familiarity with cloud governance tools (e.g., Xacta, eMASS) and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes”
The ad says“Understanding of C4I systems”
The ad says“Expertise in cloud architectures (native services for compute, store, network, security, and automation)”
The ad says“Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, continuous monitoring, and system hardening”
The ad says“Experience implementing DevOps practices (Kubernetes) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git, or Ansible”
The ad says“Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, continuous monitoring, and system hardening”
The ad says“Familiarity with cloud governance tools (e.g., Xacta, eMASS) and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes”
The ad says“Demonstrated ability to support enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects”
The ad says“Experience implementing DevOps practices (Kubernetes) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git, or Ansible”
The ad says“Knowledge/experience with integration of Software with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Architecture, IBM WebSphere, and Red Hat OpenShift on Azure”
The ad says“Knowledge/experience with integration of Software with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Architecture, IBM WebSphere, and Red Hat OpenShift on Azure”
The ad says“Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)”
The ad says“Experience implementing DevOps practices (Kubernetes) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git, or Ansible”
The ad says“Experience implementing DevOps practices (Kubernetes) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git, or Ansible”
The ad says“Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and basic cloud security principles”
The ad says“Knowledge/experience with integration of Software with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Architecture, IBM WebSphere, and Red Hat OpenShift on Azure”
The ad says“Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and basic cloud security principles”
The ad says“Proven experience establishing and managing environments across multiple enclaves and security domains”
The ad says“Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and basic cloud security principles”
The ad says“Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, continuous monitoring, and system hardening”
The ad says“Experience implementing DevOps practices (Kubernetes) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git, or Ansible”
The ad says“Knowledge of Windows operating environments”
The ad says“Familiarity with cloud governance tools (e.g., Xacta, eMASS) and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes”

SMX is seeking Cloud Systems Engineers (Junior/Mid/Senior/SME) supporting the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure, applications, and services in support of enterprise cloud migration and mission-critical systems for the United States Air Force. Responsible for cloud design, development, engineering, integration, and architecture. Will help onboard new cloud accounts and applications, conduct security patching, build code pipelines, and support deployment activities, primarily with AWS, but familiarity with multi-cloud solutions (Azure, Google, and Oracle), and Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) classified cloud migration and deployments is important. May develop solutions from scratch using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Packer, AWS Code*, and related products. Will contribute to the overall strategic vision and integrate a broad range of engineering solutions in support of client requirements for Air Force cloud projects. Helps formulate and define system scope and objectives; develops or modifies processes to solve complex problems for cloud systems, business, and electronic interfaces to achieve desired results through the use of innovative technologies. Able to apply engineering and design methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced cloud requirements, hardware/software interfaces, and applications, and solutions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Design, architect, and optimize secure cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments
Navigate client-facing engagements and work in tandem with other vendors
Contribute to technical discussions both internally and with customer or vendor teams
Focus on cloud-native services and optimizing the customer landscape through adoption of these services
Define and engineer solution capabilities that satisfy customer business drivers / requirements and meet service delivery objectives
Lead and/or support cloud migration strategies and establish environments (Dev, QA, Prod, etc.) across classified and unclassified networks
Implement automation for provisioning, configuration, security, and monitoring using DevOps best practices
Integrate cloud services with analytics tools
Support infrastructure security design, patching, and compliance documentation to support governance and ATO processes
Develop and apply engineering methods and solutions for cloud environments

Required Skills & Experience

Must have High School diploma or Bachelors degree and minimum 1-3 years' experience for junior-level. Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification plus 4 years' experience for mid-level. Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification plus 8 years' experience for senior-level. Must have Master’s degree or equivalent certification plus 16 years' experience for SME-level.
Active Security Clearance Required: Secret
DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+
Expertise in cloud architectures (native services for compute, store, network, security, and automation)
Experience implementing DevOps practices (Kubernetes) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git, or Ansible
Demonstrated ability to support enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects
Proven experience establishing and managing environments across multiple enclaves and security domains
Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, continuous monitoring, and system hardening
Familiarity with cloud governance tools (e.g., Xacta, eMASS) and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, infrastructure diagrams, and cloud migration strategies
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Demonstrate the ability to improvise solutions, either with automation or with existing products
Understanding of C4I systems
Knowledge of Windows operating environments
Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and basic cloud security principles
Knowledge/experience with integration of Software with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Architecture, IBM WebSphere, and Red Hat OpenShift on Azure

Desired Skills & Experience

Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs (AWS Govcloud)
Experience in Zero Trust and modern DevSecOps concepts
Cloud certification(s)

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$103,200—$172,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).