SMX is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to support the delivery of secure cloud infrastructure and services for a federal customer. You will be instrumental in facilitating Agile practices and sprint execution across multiple scrum teams working on AWS GovCloud IL5 systems. This role offers the opportunity to help drive high-impact modernization and security-focused efforts within a collaborative DevSecOps environment, making a direct contribution to a program of national significance. This position is a hybrid role supporting a Herndon, VA based team.
Essential Duties:
- Lead Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming) across multiple concurrent scrum teams.
- Ensure consistent Agile practices are followed, remove blockers, and support team velocity and quality goals.
- Serve as the primary liaison between product owners, engineering teams, and project leadership to ensure alignment of deliverables and priorities.
- Track and report on sprint metrics, team performance, and delivery status using Jira and related tools.
- Guide and coach team members on Agile principles and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help manage sprint backlogs and ensure clear communication of goals and dependencies across stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with technical leads, cybersecurity personnel, and cloud engineers to ensure ATO and IL5 security compliance is embedded in sprint outcomes.
Required Skills & Experience:
- BA/BS in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple scrum teams in parallel.
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) delivery experience
- Proficiency with Jira and Agile reporting dashboards/tools.
- Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure projects, Agile delivery, and team dynamics.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting secure cloud programs or DevSecOps initiatives in federal environments.
- Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, IL5 compliance, and DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA).
- Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, or compliance-driven development frameworks.
- Experience with Confluence, GitLab, or other collaboration and DevOps tools.
Application Deadline: 6-27-2025
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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.
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.
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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.
