Full-Time
Sr. Cloud Engineer
Ts/Sci
Updated on 3/10/2025
SMX
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides technology solutions for defense sector
Compensation Overview
$133.1k - $221.8kAnnually
Senior, Expert
Fort Belvoir, VA, USA
The job is onsite, as indicated by the '#LI-onsite' tag.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Active TS security clearance and eligible for SCI and NATO read-on prior to starting work.
- Meet all requirements to receive a privileged user (PU) account on a TS/SCI information system (e.g., AC2SP) prior to starting work. The requirements are currently defined in DoD 8140.01. The PU account must be maintained at all times even as DoD directives defining cybersecurity roles continue to evolve.
- Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 10 years’ of total experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 12 years’ of total experience OR without a degree have at least 16 years’ of total experience.
- 8 years’ experience applying agile methodologies to the system development life cycle.
- 6 years’ experience with IaC/CaC.
- 6 years’ experience with Commercial Cloud Services.
- 3 years’ experience with Kubernetes.
- 3 years’ experience with the assessment and accreditation of a national security system (NSS).
- Support planning and design effort for all tasks in the back log (e.g., POA&M items, component upgrades, feature requests, bug fixes).
- Implement tasks in the backlog (e.g., POA&M items, component upgrades, feature requests, bug fixes).
- Support reviewing and revising all changes to Infrastructure-as-Code/Configuration-as-Code (IaC/CaC) and system documentation.
- Ensure the software can be deployed successfully in all environments (e.g., AC2SP Virtual Private Clouds on all domains).
- Ensure the ATO on all required networks is active at all times and all conditions of the ATO are satisfied.
- Support Tier 2/3 tasks (e.g., service interruptions).
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification.
- 3 years’ experience as a cloud engineer supporting programs using C2S or C2E.
- 3 years’ experience with Terraform or other commercial cloud vendor agnostic IaC/CaC tool.
- 2 years’ experience with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
- 2 years’ experience as a cloud engineer supporting programs using AC2SP.
SMX Tech provides advanced technology solutions aimed at improving business operations and mission capabilities, primarily in the technology and defense sectors. Their offerings include a platform and capability enhancement services that help clients, such as government agencies and defense contractors, achieve operational efficiency and mission success. SMX Tech generates revenue through long-term contracts and partnerships, exemplified by their recent six-year agreement with Fusion Technology and collaboration with Torchlight AI. The company is distinguished by its commitment to quality, holding several certifications like CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001, which ensure their solutions meet high standards. Additionally, SMX Tech has been recognized as a top workplace, reflecting their focus on employee satisfaction and a positive work environment. Their goal is to be a trusted partner in the technology and defense sectors, continuously enhancing their clients' capabilities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hollywood, Maryland
Founded
1995
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for cybersecurity solutions boosts SMX's market potential in defense sectors.
- Growing interest in cloud-native solutions aligns with SMX's digital transformation offerings.
- SMX's strategic acquisitions expand its client base and service offerings significantly.
What critics are saying
- Integration challenges from recent acquisitions may strain resources and disrupt operations.
- Expansion into new facilities could lead to increased operational costs and logistical challenges.
- Partnership with FinGo may expose SMX to reputational risks if transparency goals aren't met.
What makes SMX unique
- SMX specializes in C5ISR, advanced engineering, and computing for defense and technology sectors.
- The company holds prestigious certifications like CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 27001.
- SMX's recent acquisitions enhance its capabilities in digital transformation and data analytics.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Remote Work Options
Company News
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMX, a leader in next-generation mission support, digital transformation, and IT solutions, today announced the acquisition of cBEYONData. cBEYONData is a provider of implementation, design, and managed service capabilities, as well as a proprietary portfolio of budget management and financial analytics solutions that provide real-time data visibility and transparency to customers within the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal civilian agencies. Together, SMX and cBEYONData (collectively the “Company”) are well-positioned to support customers across the public sector, helping them achieve enhanced visibility, operational efficiency, and financial transparency, each key priorities of Congress and the new administration.The acquisition creates a leading provider of differentiated digital transformation capabilities, offering a tailored set of solutions that help government customers manage their increasingly complex financial, planning, and analytical needs. Expertise spans across top financial platforms like Oracle, SAP, and Momentum, while ensuring enhanced scalability, flexibility, and security driven by the Company’s strong relationships with leading cloud infrastructure providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.Combined, the Company’s deepened capabilities provide meaningful growth and cross-selling opportunities across its base of complementary customers driven by its end-to-end portfolio of specialized enterprise data and system solutions. One example is CFO Control Tower®, a software suite designed to seamlessly integrate with government ERP systems and provide real-time financial data analytics, robust budget planning capabilities, and enhanced collaboration and automation tools
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