SMX · 19 hours ago
Cloud Systems Engineer (Secret) (4496)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $172K/yr
1+ years expSMX is seeking Cloud Systems Engineers to support the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure for the United States Air Force. The role involves cloud design, development, engineering, integration, and architecture, along with responsibilities for onboarding new cloud accounts and applications, conducting security patching, and supporting deployment activities.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, architect, and optimize secure cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments
Navigate client-facing engagements and work in tandem with other vendors
Contribute to technical discussions both internally and with customer or vendor teams
Focus on cloud-native services and optimizing the customer landscape through adoption of these services
Define and engineer solution capabilities that satisfy customer business drivers / requirements and meet service delivery objectives
Lead and/or support cloud migration strategies and establish environments (Dev, QA, Prod, etc.) across classified and unclassified networks
Implement automation for provisioning, configuration, security, and monitoring using DevOps best practices
Integrate cloud services with analytics tools
Support infrastructure security design, patching, and compliance documentation to support governance and ATO processes
Develop and apply engineering methods and solutions for cloud environments
Qualification
Required
Must have High School diploma or Bachelors degree and minimum 1-3 years' experience for junior-level
Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 4 years' experience for mid-level
Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 8 years' experience for senior-level
Must have Master's degree or equivalent certification plus 16 years' experience for SME-level
Active Security Clearance Required: Secret
Expertise in cloud, including native services for compute, storage, networking, security, and automation
Experience implementing DevOps practices using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git, or Ansible
Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects
Proven experience establishing and managing environments across multiple enclaves and security domains
Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, continuous monitoring, and system hardening
Familiarity with cloud governance tools (e.g., Xacta, eMASS) and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, infrastructure diagrams, and cloud migration strategies
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Demonstrate the ability to improvise solutions, either with automation or with existing products
Understanding of C4I systems
Knowledge of Windows operating environments
Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and basic cloud security principles
Must have experience with integration of Software with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Architecture, IBM WebSphere, and Red Hat OpenShift on Azure
Preferred
Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs
Experience in Zero Trust and modern DevSecOps concepts
Cloud certification(s)
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid leave
Retirement
Company
SMX
SMX is a provider of information technology (IT), services, and advanced engineering with a focus on Cloud Solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter LaMontagne
Chief Executive Officer
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