SMX is seeking creative technical problem solvers who can design and develop solutions with our clients. We are looking for a Cloud Network Engineer who has hands-on experience with using AWS technologies to implement and support client needs to ensure necessary Zero Trust architecture, standards and best practices. This person will be closely collaborating with cloud architects and other security system SMEs and engineers to produce creative solutions that ensure cloud orchestration and automation capability is operating based requirements. This is a remote position that supports a team located in Washington, D.C. Must be willing to work EST time zone hours, but maybe required to work off-hours based on client needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Designing, planning and implementing client-specific cloud solutions
• Applying strong IP network knowledge as a cloud engineer
• Ensuring the cloud network is responsive to user demands and meets Zero Trust Network Architecture
• Scaling cloud services to serve growing businesses
• Designing, building, and maintaining the network infrastructure of a cloud-based system
• Working closely with IT teams to ensure that cloud resources are provisioned, managed, and maintained in an efficient and secure manner
• Taking responsibility for the design/architecture, definition and enforcement of standards; security, sustainability, and deployment, and operations of its current and future networks.
Required Skills:
• Dedication to innovative, sophisticated designs and collaborative problem-solving
• Demonstrated engineering experience in designing and implementing efficient, secure, scalable, repeatable, and best practice solutions
• Demonstrated ownership of timely incident identification, resolution and ticket updates
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Experience in both AWS and Azure as well as traditional IT hardware/virtualization.
• IP network proficiency with subnetting, CIDR notation, static routing, dynamic routing (RIP, BGP, OSPF), firewalls, WAF, proxy, DMZ architecture,
• Working knowledge of protocols at various layers of OSI networking model (i.e. HTTP/S, FTP/S, SSH, DNS, SMTP, STARTTLS, DNSSEC…)
• Working knowledge of certificates and fundamentals of PKI
• Server administration experience – Linux or Windows
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or related area.
• 5-10 years of IT 3+ years of experience with AWS
• 3+ years of experience with Azure
• AWS SA-Associate or Ops Associate Certification or Azure Networks Certificate a plus
• IPv6 Knowledge is a plus
• AWS or Azure use with and certifications in Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Brocade and other network vendors is a plus
• CompTIA Network+ or Security+ Certification is a plus
Application deadline 01-06-2025
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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:
$124,300—$186,500 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
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What We Do
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.
