SMX

Cloud Engineer SME (Ft. Belvoir, VA) (TS/SCI) (5610)

SMX$153K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS security clearance with eligibility for SCI and NATO read-on before starting work.
  • Master's degree in STEM with 14 years of experience or bachelor's degree with 16 years of experience in engineering lead roles, or 20 years of experience without a degree.
  • 10 years applying agile methodologies in system development life cycles.
  • 8 years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC).
  • 8 years of experience with Commercial Cloud Services.
  • 5 years of experience working with Kubernetes.
  • 5 years of experience assessing national security systems (NSS).

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and design for backlog tasks including upgrades and feature requests.
  • Implement tasks from the backlog related to system improvements and bug fixes.
  • Review and revise Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and documentation changes.
  • Ensure successful software deployment across all environments.
  • Maintain active Authorization to Operate (ATO) on required networks.
  • Support Tier 2/3 operational tasks, such as handling service interruptions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement savings options
  • Support for learning & development opportunities
Full Job Description
SMX is seeking a Cloud Engineer SME to support INSCOM HQ to lead the design, implementation and migration of client workloads into a streamlined multi-cloud environment.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties
  • Lead the 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).

Required Skills and Experience
  • 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 14 years' of total experience and 6 years' of experience as an engineer lead OR a Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 16 years' of total experience and 8 years' of experience as an engineer lead OR without a degree have at least 20 years' of total experience and 10 years' of experience as an engineer lead.
  • 10 years' experience applying agile methodologies to the system development life cycle.
  • 8 years' experience with IaC/CaC.
  • 8 years' experience with Commercial Cloud Services.
  • 5 years' experience with Kubernetes.
  • 5 years' experience with the assessment and accreditation of a national security system (NSS).

Desired Qualifications
  • 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.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

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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:

$153,200-$220,000 USD

About SMX

SMX is a company that concentrates on C5ISR, advanced engineering, and computing and also provides services, including cyber security and data analytics. Their previous search terms included Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, and C2S Consulting Company, and their tradition of offering new technological solutions.

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