SMX seeks a Senior Technical Expert to serve as the lead technical authority in Taiwan for mission software, tactical networks, and cloud solutions. This role guides engineering teams, oversees full system lifecycles, and ensures secure, accredited mission capabilities in contested, disconnected environments, working closely with U.S. and partner stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of mission apps/services (Python, Java, Go, C#); oversee code reviews and DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD, container security, automated testing).
- Supervise containerized microservices (Kubernetes), API/data integration, and C2/ISR tool connectivity.
- Oversee tactical and coalition network deployment (including mission partner environments), covering SATCOM, radio, MANET, and terrestrial transport for joint/combined ops, ensuring DDIL resilience.
- Ensure routing, switching, firewalls, and cross-domain solutions comply with DISA STIGs.
- Lead technical team during exercises, field deployments, and operations with U.S. and partner forces.
- Direct secure hybrid and edge cloud operations (AWS GovCloud, Azure, Google Cloud at IL4+/IL5+/IL6+), including infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), monitoring, and cost controls.
- Extend cloud services to tactical edge nodes with support for disconnected ops and data sync.
- Manage RMF packages and ATO processes.
- Supervise and evaluate on-site engineers and act as the senior technical advisor to government and program leaders in Taiwan.
- Prepare technical documents, briefings, and status reports; coordinate risk management and cross-time-zone engineering efforts.
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years’ software, network, and cloud engineering, including 5+ years with DoD/national security missions and 3+ years in leadership.
- Bachelor’s in relevant field or 4 extra years’ professional experience.
- Direct experience with tactical/coalition networks and production workloads in government cloud.
- Active U.S. Top Secret clearance or ability to upgrade Secret clearance.
- DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II+ certification (e.g., Security+ CE), or able to obtain in 6 months.
- Willing to live and work in Taipei, Taiwan.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in technical field.
- INDOPACOM, mission partner, or joint exercise experience.
- Professional cloud (AWS, Azure, Google), networking (CCNP/CCIE), CISSP/CASP+, or Kubernetes (CKA) certifications.
- DevSecOps credentials.
- Mandarin language skills.
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).
Skills Required
- 12 or more years of software, network, and cloud engineering experience
- At least 5 years supporting Department of Defense or national security missions
- At least 3 years of technical leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or four additional years of professional experience
- Direct experience with tactical or coalition networks and production workloads in government cloud environments
- Active U.S. Top Secret clearance or ability to upgrade a Secret clearance
- DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+ CE, or ability to obtain it within six months
- Willingness to live and work in Taipei, Taiwan
- Master's degree in a technical field
- INDOPACOM, mission partner, or joint exercise experience
- AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, CASP+, CKA, or DevSecOps certifications
- Mandarin language skills
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 5% and immediate vesting is called out in role descriptions. Traditional and Roth options support long‑term savings.
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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.
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