Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly) (5304) (Chantilly, VA; Herndon, VA; Aurora, CO)

Space Programs; Aurora, Chantilly, Herndon (CO, VA, VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

SMX seeks a Cloud Engineer for on-site work in Chantilly, VA; Herndon, VA or Aurora, CO. You will design and deploy cloud-agnostic architectures to support national defense programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The candidate should have 4+ years in cloud apps deployment, hands-on IaC, CI/CD, and containers (Docker/OpenShift/Kubernetes), plus a TS/SCI CI Poly and Security+ certification.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph clearance required.
• On-site support Monday - Friday in Chantilly, VA, Herndon, VA or Aurora, CO.
• Security+ (or equivalent) certification.
• 4+ years in building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration for cloud apps.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on with IaC, automated configurations, large-scale deployments, and CI/CD.
• Containerization with Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.
• Certifications such as Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA‑Security, or GSEC are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of cloud-agnostic architectures to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance.
• Assess systems, troubleshoot, and propose enhancements.
• Prepare technical diagrams, docs, and reports for stakeholders.
• Guide architecture implementation to ensure compliance.
• Scale delivery of modern systems engineering practices across IT and networking.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI CI Polygraph

Security+ certification

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD / release automation

Infrastructure as code

On-site work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly) (5304) (Chantilly, VA; Herndon, VA; Aurora, CO)

Aurora, CO; Chantilly, VA; Herndon, VA

SMX has an immediate opportunity for a Cloud Engineer who is excited to apply their talents to our customer's challenging project and one who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands-on expertise and an excellent understanding of engineering processes supporting large, National Defense, Agile software development programs. With a team of system and software engineers in a fast-paced environment you will be an integral part of Intel Community programs.

This role is on site Monday - Friday in either Chantilly, VA, Herndon, VA or Aurora, CO. This position requires the Security+ certification and an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and integration of ashore and afloat network and cloud-agnostic system architectures to meet operational objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, program managers, and other stakeholders, to ensure seamless system performance.
• Conduct system assessments, troubleshoot issues, and recommend enhancements for optimal performance.
• Prepare technical documentation, diagrams, and reports for stakeholders.
• Lead the design of architectures for Windows Server–based enterprise IT systems and management tools.
• Collaborate with systems and network engineering teams to assess current-state environments and identify migration dependencies.
• Develop detailed workload migration plans, including timelines, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with technical and program managers to ensure alignment of architecture plans with broader project goals and timelines.
• Provide guidance and oversight during implementation phases to ensure architectural compliance.
• Scale delivery of modern systems engineering best practices, including digital engineering, automation, and orchestration across both systems and network solutions.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Clearance: TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• On site support Monday - Friday in Chantilly, VA, Herndon, VA or Aurora, CO
• Security+ certification
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration, along with expertise in supporting cloud applications and infrastructures across platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code environments, automated configurations, large-scale software deployments, and continuous integration/delivery processes, as well as proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.
• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, a high school diploma or GED, and must have certifications such as Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA‑Security, or GSEC.

Desired Qualifications:

• Additional preferred qualifications include scripting abilities in languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python, familiarity with protocols including JSON and XML, an understanding of frameworks like OWASP or DevSecOps, and a cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Architect, or MCSE – Cloud Platform).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to enhance automation processes will set exceptional candidates apart.

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

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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:

$110,800 - $184,700 USD

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