Cloud Functional Expert – Multi-Cloud & Migration

SMX; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking Cloud Functional Specialists/Experts (Junior/Mid/Senior) to design and implement secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure for USAF missions. The role covers hybrid, native, multi-cloud, and on-prem environments with emphasis on IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and Kubernetes in DoD settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4+/7+/10+ years of experience and an active Secret clearance. Knowledge of Windows environments and cloud automation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification with 4+ years (Junior), 7+ years (Mid), or 10+ years (Senior) experience.
• Active Security Clearance required: Secret.
• Cloud ecosystem knowledge including compute, storage, networking, security and automation.
• Ability to articulate and communicate problems and solutions clearly.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, be adaptable and self-motivated.
• Understanding of C4I systems.
• Knowledge of Windows operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate functional expertise for cloud computing technologies, configurations, and environments (hybrid, native, multi-cloud, on-prem).
• Support cross-functional teams through enterprise cloud initiatives across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platforms within DoD environments.
• Conduct research, product building, presentations and delivery, providing expertise and recommendations.
• Identify best-in-breed solutions supporting technical cloud implementations.
• Contribute to technical discussions with customers or vendor teams.
• Focus on cloud-native services and optimizing the customer landscape through adoption of these services.
• Lead and/or support cloud migration strategies.
• Support and/or lead discussions in customer, partner engagements, and leadership meetings.

Skills

Cloud computing

Communication skills

Task prioritization

C4I systems

Windows environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification

Tools

DoD 8570 CompTIA Sec

Cloud Certification

Job description

SMX is seeking Cloud Functional Specialists/Experts (Junior/Mid/Senior) to design and implement secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure for USAF missions. The role covers hybrid, native, multi-cloud, and on-prem environments with emphasis on IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and Kubernetes in DoD settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4+/7+/10+ years of experience and an active Secret clearance. Knowledge of Windows environments and cloud automation is essential.