Senior Automation Engineer (5337) 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"> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope"> <div class="ng-scope"> <div class="m-b break-word ng-scope"> <div class="ng-scope">SMX is seeking a highly skilled and self-directed Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and manage infrastructure automation across our Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&amp;E) network. This hands-on, senior-level role is critical for accelerating network provisioning, streamlining virtualization management, and optimizing general system administration. The ideal candidate will bridge network engineering, virtualization, and systems administration by leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.&nbsp;</div> </div> <p>This position requires a proactive leader capable of executing tasks independently and driving automation projects from conception to completion within a secure, high-stakes environment.</p> <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and execute complex infrastructure automation projects independently, driving initiatives from requirements gathering to deployment.</li> <li>Develop, maintain, and execute automation scripts and playbooks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform to streamline infrastructure management.</li> <li>Automate network provisioning and security policy enforcement, particularly within Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) environments.</li> <li>Automate deployment, configuration, and management actions within VMware Cloud Foundation (vCF) and VMware NSX.</li> <li>Streamline general system administration and configuration management tasks across both RHEL and Windows operating systems.</li> <li>Maintain version control and collaborative development workflows using Git.</li> <li>Ensure all automated configurations and deployments adhere to stringent DoD security standards and Zero Trust principles.</li> <li>Serve as a technical authority on automation, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices for scalable, automated infrastructure.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Clearance Level Required: Secret <ul> <li>Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li>7+ years of related experience</li> <li>Senior-Level Execution: Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and lead technical projects without requiring close supervision.</li> <li>Automation &amp; Scripting:&nbsp;Extensive, hands-on expertise with Python, Ansible, and Terraform for infrastructure automation. Proficiency with Git for version control.</li> <li>Virtualization &amp; SDN:&nbsp;Deep knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (vCF) and VMware NSX, with a track record of automating actions within these environments.</li> <li>Network Provisioning:&nbsp;Experience with Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access) and automating complex network infrastructure provisioning.</li> <li>Systems Administration:&nbsp;Strong background in general system administration for both Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments.</li> <li>Certifications: DoD 8140/8570 compliance (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or higher) is required</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant vendor certifications (e.g., VMware, Cisco, Terraform, Red Hat) are highly desirable.</li> <li>RDT&amp;E Experience: Previous experience operating within or supporting an RDT&amp;E network environment is highly preferred.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> 6/22/2026</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">#cjpost #LI-ONSITE</span></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>$105,100</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$175,000 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>