We are seeking a Cloud Engineer with strong Microsoft Azure experience to build, secure, and optimize cloud environments that support enterprise AI and mission-critical systems. This role blends modern cloud engineering with emerging AI cloud services, ensuring mission teams have the infrastructure and access they need to innovate safely. This role is onsite in Hanover, MD.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud environments supporting AI workloads.
- Deploy and configure cloud resources, storage, compute, networking, and access layers.
- Work with AI architects and data engineers to establish secure, scalable pipelines.
- Integrate Azure AI services, Microsoft Copilot capabilities, and related components.
- Implement security controls aligned with Zero Trust and IL5 (as required).
- Support cloud migration, refactoring, and modernization initiatives.
- Troubleshoot and optimize performance, cost, and reliability of cloud environments.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3–5 years of Microsoft Azure cloud engineering experience.
- 1–3 years of Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, or Microsoft Copilot configuration experience.
- 10+ years of technical experience.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM/Entra ID, storage, and automation.
- Active Secret clearance.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Amazon AWS experience (nice to have).
- Experience with AI platforms, vector stores, or semantic search.
- Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform) familiarity.
- Operational cybersecurity or Zero Trust knowledge.
Application Deadline: 1-30-2026
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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.
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).
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SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.
SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements.
Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
