Are you a cloud computing guru with a passion for innovation? SMX is looking for a Cloud Subject Matter Expert to lead our cloud initiatives and drive technological excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the design, development, implementation, migration, and utilization of cloud solutions, strategies, processes, and standards. Responsible for configuring cloud infrastructure components like networking and security services as well as monitoring cloud management and data storage services. Plans and conducts complex level technical tasks associated with the implementation and maintenance of systems on customer managed cloud services. Establishes and oversees standards for cloud operations according to client specifications and parameters. Collaborates with Government personnel, project managers, engineers, security professionals, development teams, and infrastructure services to define, establish, and communicate application and data architecture standards, policies, and directions.
Required Skills / Experience:
• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI if required
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cloud
Computing, or related technical discipline. Education substitution requires 9+ years’ proven
specialized experience managing IT network or system operations, maintenance, and design for
on-premises and/or cloud environments
• 5+ years specialized experience managing IT systems with system architecture and engineering
experience for on-premises and/or cloud environments.
• 2+ years proven successful cloud experience designing systems, migrating systems to the cloud,
analyzing cloud utilization, and managing cloud costs to stay within budget, requiring
performance, usage, and data storage operations
• Prefer at least one of the following certifications: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
(CCSK), Amazon Web Service (AWS) Solutions Architect - Associate, Microsoft Certified:
Azure Fundamentals, Google Associate Cloud Engineer, or other certifications exemplifying skill
sets needed to manage IT systems in the cloud
**This position is onsite in Quantico, VA 5 days a week. **
Application deadline 1-31-2025
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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:
$145,000—$200,000 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 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 will be subject to a background investigation.
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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.
