Cloud SME (Secret) (4442) at SMX

<div class="ui-form-item ui-form-item-horizontal" data-direction="horizontal"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <div class="ui-form-field lifesuite__rte--display"> <p>SMX is seeking&nbsp;<strong>Cloud Subject Matter Experts (Junior/Mid/Senior)&nbsp;</strong>supporting secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure and services in support of business and mission-critical systems for the United States Air Force. 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. Must be able to identify and explain the most optimal cloud-based solutions/options and aid in technical discussions between customers and cloud providers, vendors, stakeholders, and DoD agencies. Must be familiar with and differentiate between Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) models. In addition, may serve as the expert in advising clients on technical aspects of implementing native, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, infrastructure, security, operating at the edge, zero trust, enterprise/managed services, etc. Utilizes knowledge gained through direct industry experience to provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development and implementation for complex to extremely complex cloud environments. Guides the determination of IT, engineering, and business process inadequacies and deficiencies that affect the functional area’s ability to support/meet organizational goals. Participates in strategy sessions, strategic assessments, and design reviews to validate enterprise approach and associated work products. Provides guidance and direction to other professionals in a consulting and/or advisory capacity and coordinates resolution of highly complex problems and tasks.</p> <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the assessment, design, and execution of moving applications from on-premise or legacy environments to the Cloud One platform, ensuring compliance with security and operational standards</li> <li>Demonstrate technical expertise in cloud computing technologies, configurations, and environments (hybrid, native, multi-cloud, on-prem, etc)</li> <li>Provide support to customers (from assisting with market research to high-level design considerations)</li> <li>Conduct various levels of cloud analysis research, product building, presentations and delivery, including cloud service comparisons and provide technical expertise and recommendations to leadership</li> <li>Identify “best in breed” cloud solutions supporting cloud governance and policy-making for leadership</li> <li>Build and/or analyze use cases</li> <li>Analyze and/or develop high-level reference architectures</li> <li>Lead technical discussions in customer, partner engagements, and leadership meetings</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Must have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification plus 4-7 years' experience for mid-level, 10 years' experience for senior-level and 15 years' experience for SME-level</li> <li>Active Security Clearance Required: <strong>Secret</strong></li> <li>4+ years of technical cloud experience</li> <li>Understand cloud architectures (native services for compute, store, network, security, and automation)</li> <li>Strong cloud ecosystem knowledge and technical background</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects</li> <li>Ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner</li> <li>Familiarity with cloud governance tools (e.g., Xacta, eMASS) and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes</li> <li>Understanding of C4I systems</li> <li>Knowledge of Windows operating environments</li> <li>Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and cloud security principles</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Skills &amp; Experience</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs (AWS Govcloud)</li> <li>Experience in modern DevSecOps concepts</li> <li>Cloud certification(s)</li> <li>DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> July 27, 2026</span></p> <p>#CJPOST</p> <p>#LI-hybrid</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">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 &amp; development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.</span></p></div><div class="title">The proposed salary for this position is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$103,200</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$172,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><span id="message-body-1758638857922" class="fui-ChatMyMessage__body rcngbzt ___eyw0iv0 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 fzqqayd f10ostut f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fo7qwa0 f16xkysk fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw"><span id="content-1758638857922" class="fui-Primitive ___16zla5h f1oy3dpc fqtknz5 fyvcxda"></span></span></span></p> <div id="x_Signature"></div> <p>Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.</p> <p>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).</p></div>