Cloud Engineer SME (Ft. Belvoir, VA) (TS/SCI) (5610)

Socket.dev; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Cloud Engineer SME to lead design, implementation, and migration of client workloads into a streamlined multi-cloud environment for INSCOM HQ.

The role requires an active TS clearance and eligibility for SCI/NATO read-on. You will drive IaC/CaC governance, ensure ATO compliance, and guide Tier 2/3 incident support in a DoD setting.

Qualifications

• Must have Active TS security clearance and be eligible for SCI and NATO read-on prior to starting work.
• PU account access on TS/SCI information systems must be maintained at all times.
• Extensive experience in engineering leadership and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• 10 years’ experience applying agile methodologies to the system development life cycle.
• 8 years’ experience with IaC/CaC.
• 8 years’ experience with Commercial Cloud Services.
• 5 years’ experience with Kubernetes.
• 5 years’ experience with NSS assessment and accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design for backlog items (POA&M, upgrades, requests, bug fixes).
• Implement backlog tasks and ensure delivery.
• Review and revise IaC/CaC changes and system documentation.
• Ensure deployability across environments (AC2SP) and networks with active ATOs.
• Support Tier 2/3 tasks and service interruptions.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Kubernetes

Cloud services

Education

MS in Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics

BS in Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics

Extensive experience (20+ years) without degree

Tools

Terraform

AWS

CDK

AC2SP

Job description

SMX is seeking a Cloud Engineer SME to support INSCOM HQ to lead the design, implementation and migration of client workloads into a streamlined multi-cloud environment.

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Lead the planning and design effort for all tasks in the back log (e.g., POA&M items, component upgrades, feature requests, bug fixes).
• Implement tasks in the backlog (e.g., POA&M items, component upgrades, feature requests, bug fixes).
• Support reviewing and revising all changes to Infrastructure-as-Code/Configuration-as-Code (IaC/CaC) and system documentation.
• Ensure the software can be deployed successfully in all environments (e.g., AC2SP Virtual Private Clouds on all domains).
• Ensure the ATO on all required networks is active at all times and all conditions of the ATO are satisfied.
• Support Tier 2/3 tasks (e.g., service interruptions).

Required Skills and Experience

• Active TS security clearance and eligible for SCI and NATO read-on prior to starting work.
• Meet all requirements to receive a privileged user (PU) account on a TS/SCI information system (e.g., AC2SP) prior to starting work. The requirements are currently defined in DoD 8140.01. The PU account must be maintained at all times even as DoD directives defining cybersecurity roles continue to evolve.
• Master of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 14 years’ of total experience and 6 years’ of experience as an engineer lead OR a Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 16 years’ of total experience and 8 years’ of experience as an engineer lead OR without a degree have at least 20 years’ of total experience and 10 years’ of experience as an engineer lead.
• 10 years’ experience applying agile methodologies to the system development life cycle.
• 8 years’ experience with IaC/CaC.
• 8 years’ experience with Commercial Cloud Services.
• 5 years’ experience with Kubernetes.
• 5 years’ experience with the assessment and accreditation of a national security system (NSS).

Desired Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification.
• 3 years’ experience as a cloud engineer supporting programs using C2S or C2E.
• 3 years’ experience with Terraform or other commercial cloud vendor agnostic IaC/CaC tool.
• 2 years’ experience with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• 2 years’ experience as a cloud engineer supporting programs using AC2SP.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

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:

$153,200 — $220,000 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).