Cloud Analyst (Secret) (4495)

SMX; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX is seeking Cloud Analysts (Junior/Mid/Senior) to support the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure for the United States Air Force. You will translate requirements into cloud-native architectures, guide DevOps automation, and ensure interoperability across a diverse tech stack in DoD environments.

The role requires familiarity with AWS GovCloud IL2–IL6, FedRAMP, and cloud migration strategies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 1 year experience for junior level;Bachelor's with 3+ years for mid level; Bachelor's with 6+ years for senior level; Master's with 10+ years for SME level.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects.
• Experience managing environments across multiple enclaves and security domains.
• Familiarity with cloud governance tools (Xacta, eMASS) and ATO processes.
• Ability to document infrastructure diagrams and cloud migration strategies.
• Understanding of C4I systems.
• Knowledge of Windows operating environments.
• Experience with IBM Maximo MAS, IBM WebSphere, and Red Hat OpenShift integrations.
• DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams on enterprise cloud initiatives across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platforms in DoD environments.
• Design, architect, and optimize secure cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle environments.
• Understand cloud-native architectures for data integration, analytics, and automation.
• Support on-premises to cloud migration strategies.
• Provide support for cloud-based networks, computers, servers, or devices.
• Perform data network emulation/virtualization, analysis, and planning for cloud solutions.
• Assess and improve security measures per Cloud Service Offering levels and FedRAMP requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of AWS GovCloud IL2 through IL6 environments.
• Support infrastructure security design, patching, and governance/ATO documentation.
• Ensure alignment with policies, cost controls, and technical roadmaps.
• Interact with clients and senior technical leads to maintain a positive customer experience.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevOps automation

Interoperability

FedRAMP

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification

Master's degree or equivalent certification

High School diploma

Tools

AWS GovCloud IL2/IL6

IBM WebSphere

IBM Maximo MAS

Red Hat OpenShift

Xacta

eMASS

Job description

SMX is seekingCloud Analysts (Junior/Mid/Senior)supporting the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure and services in support of enterprise analytics and mission-critical systems for the United States Air Force. In this role, you will translate business or client requirements into secure, cloud-native architecture solutions, guide DevOps automation, and ensure interoperability across a diverse technology stack. You will collaborate with customers, evaluate cloud platforms, and provide subject matter expertise in systems integration, automation, and long-term modernization strategies. Must be familiar with design and implementation, virtualization, operating systems, storage, networking, security, and have technical cloud expertise. Services performed include, but are not limited to, applying management analysis processes, statistical methods, and advanced technical and analytical research techniques to determine cloud solutions based on client cloud migration and deployment requirements. Analyze operational activities to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making and resource allocation. Employs process improvements and reengineering methodologies and principles for modernization of cloud-based systems and projects. Provides integral support in mission requirements determination, conceptualization, design, development, testing, verification and validation, documentation, and implementation of system applications.

• Support cross-functional teams through execution of enterprise cloud initiatives across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platforms within DoD environments
• Assist in designing, architecting, and optimizing secure cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments
• Understand cloud-native architectures that support data integration, analytics, and automation requirements
• Support the design and implementation of on-premises to cloud migration strategies
• Provide support for cloud-based networks/computers/servers/appliances or other devices
• Perform data network emulation/virtualization, analysis, and planning for cloud-based solutions
• Analyze systems and associated network and computer security measures implementation in accordance with the Cloud Service Offering levels and FedRAMP
• Has demonstrated knowledge of AWS GovCloud IL2 thru IL6 environments (Azure, Google, and Oracle experience also accepted)
• Support infrastructure security design, patching, and compliance documentation to support governance and ATO processes
• Ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with organizational policies, cost controls, and technical roadmaps
• Able to interact with clients, peers, management, and senior technical leads in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have High School diploma and minimum 1 year experience for junior-level. Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification plus 3 years' experience for mid-level. Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification plus 6 years' experience for senior-level. Must have Master’s degree or equivalent certification plus 10 years for SME-level.
• Active Security Clearance Required: Secret
• Demonstrate ability to support enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects
• Experience establishing and/or managing environments across multiple enclaves and security domains
• 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
• Understanding of C4I systems
• Knowledge of Windows operating environments
• Experience with integration of Software with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Architecture, IBM WebSphere, and Red Hat OpenShift
• DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs (AWS Govcloud)

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.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $103,200 USD - $172,000 USD

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).