The SMX Talent Acquisition Team is seeking a Sourcing Recruiter to help drive our talent acquisition strategy and join an existing team of sourcing specialists. You would be joining a high performing team that continues to meet and exceed KPIs while providing best-in-class experiences to candidates, hiring managers, and clients. This is a remote role, with occasional travel to the Virginia and Maryland offices as needed.
At SMX, a Sourcing Recruiter provides support in tough-to-fill, niche positions where we typically need to look externally for top-tier technical and mission-focused talent.
Duties & Responsibilities
Sourcing & Execution
- Execute sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates for technical and non-technical roles in Digital Transformation, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, ERP, Mission Operations & Intelligence.
- Leverage Boolean search strings, AI powered sourcing tools, internal candidate database, CRM, social media, and professional networks to uncover passive talent.
- Build and maintain warm talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across the organization.
- Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications, interest level, and fit for open positions.
- Submit qualified candidates to recruiters and hiring managers with detailed profiles and screening notes.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership across all business units to understand talent needs and align sourcing efforts with organizational goals.
- Work as part of a collaborative sourcing team that is aligned across the entire organization.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by providing regular updates, setting realistic expectations, and addressing concerns promptly.
What You'll Need
- 3+ years of sourcing or full-lifecycle recruiting for competitive market segments, particularly in highly technical skillsets.
- Technical recruiting experience to include experience working Cloud Engineers, Data Engineering, DevOps, and ERP Consultants.
- Proficient in advanced sourcing techniques, Boolean searches, building talent pipelines, reaching out to passive talent.
- Strong analytical skills to track and measure sourcing activities, driving data-informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, thriving in a team environment.
What’s great to have
- Experience recruiting up to a TS/SCI FSP clearance.
- Familiarity with Intelligence, C5ISR, Space, Security, and Digital Transformation talent markets.
- Experience with Greenhouse ATS or similar applicant tracking systems.
- Experience recruiting for proposals and business development opportunities.
This position requires US citizenship for work under DOD contracts
Application deadline: April 24, 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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Leave & Time Off Breadth — About four weeks of PTO plus 11 paid federal holidays are highlighted in careers materials. Paid military leave on some roles further expands time‑off coverage.
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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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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.
