Cloud Functional Specialist (Secret) (4497) 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 Functional Specialists/Experts (Junior/Mid/Senior)</strong>&nbsp;supporting the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure, applications, and services in support of enterprise cloud migration and mission-critical systems for the United States Air Force. Must have familiarity or experience working with cloud (AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle). Provides task-unique functional expertise and in-depth knowledge necessary to interpret requirements, ensure responsiveness and achieve successful performance in a business, operational, engineering, mathematics, or scientific area. Participates in all phases of the cloud project lifecycle, as needed, and advises IT consultants with the extensive knowledge needed from their specialty for effective implementation. This labor category is designed for non-technical Information Technology functional expertise but is required to support a cloud-related task. This labor category is offered only in conjunction with cloud professional labor categories.</p> <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate functional expertise for cloud computing technologies, configurations, and environments (hybrid, native, multi-cloud, on-prem, etc).Provide support to various customers and technical cloud implementation teams</li> <li>Supports cross-functional teams through execution of enterprise cloud initiatives across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platforms within DoD environments</li> <li>Conduct various levels of research, product building, presentations and delivery, providing expertise and recommendations</li> <li>Identify “best in breed” solutions supporting technical cloud implementations</li> <li>Contribute to technical discussions both internally and with customer or vendor teams</li> <li>Focus on cloud-native services and optimizing the customer landscape through adoption of these services</li> <li>Lead and/or support cloud migration strategies</li> <li>Support and/or lead 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 years' experience for junior-level, 7 years' experience for mid-level, and 10 years' experience for senior-level)</li> <li>Active Security Clearance Required: <strong>Secret</strong></li> <li>Cloud ecosystem knowledge, including cloud functionality (compute, storage, networking, security, and automation)</li> <li>Proven ability to articulate and clearly communicate problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner</li> <li>Ability to prioritize taskings, be adaptable, and self-motivated</li> <li>Understanding of C4I systems</li> <li>Knowledge of Windows operating environments</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Skills &amp; Experience</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs</li> <li>Cloud certification(s)</li> <li>DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <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>$86,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$143,200 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>