Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as a platform engineering contributor within an integration team at the customer site
- Support the integration and deployment of applications into containerized PaaS environments
- Design and implement deployment strategies across development, test, and operational systems
- Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines supporting secure and repeatable application delivery
- Integrate development tools for:
- Artifact management
- Automated testing
- Code quality and security analysis
- Troubleshoot deployed applications and platform services; perform root-cause analysis
- Work closely with other engineers and integration team members to resolve technical issues
- Interface with customer stakeholders to support platform operations and application onboarding
- Contribute to platform documentation, standards, and best practices
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions
- Support continuous improvement, automation, and platform reliability efforts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Experience
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of professional experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or a related role
- 3+ years of experience administering Linux systems
- 2+ years of experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- 2+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with artifact management and version control systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in distributed systems
- Ability to work 100% on-site at a customer location
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently while collaborating with a team
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD or similar CI/CD platforms
- Experience creating and maintaining Helm charts
- Experience with artifact repositories such as Artifactory
- Experience integrating systems in government or secure environments
- Familiarity with platform security and compliance considerations
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
- Previous experience in customer-facing technical roles
Application Deadline: March 30, 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.
