Cloud Functional Specialist (Secret) (4497)

SMX; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX seeks Cloud Functional Specialists/Experts (Junior/Mid/Senior) to support design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure for USAF missions. Candidates should have cloud familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle and be capable of advising IT teams through full project lifecycles.

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, Active Secret clearance, and strong communication. Desired: DoD cloud experience and CompTIA Sec+.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Cloud ecosystem knowledge across compute, storage, networking, security, and automation.
• Ability to clearly communicate problems and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate functional expertise for cloud computing technologies and environments (hybrid, multi-cloud, on-prem).
• Support cross-functional teams through enterprise cloud initiatives across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platforms in DoD environments.
• Conduct research, product/build presentations and delivery with expert recommendations.
• Identify best-in-breed solutions for cloud implementations.
• Lead or support cloud migration strategies and client/vendor discussions.

Skills

Cloud platforms knowledge

Communication skills

Windows OS

Security clearance (Secret)

C4I understanding

Kubernetes familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

SMX is seekingCloud Functional Specialists/Experts (Junior/Mid/Senior)supporting the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure, applications, and services in support of enterprise cloud migration and mission-critical systems for the United States Air Force. Must have familiarity or experience working with cloud (AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle). Provides task-unique functional expertise and in-depth knowledge necessary to interpret requirements, ensure responsiveness and achieve successful performance in a business, operational, engineering, mathematics, or scientific area. Participates in all phases of the cloud project lifecycle, as needed, and advises IT consultants with the extensive knowledge needed from their specialty for effective implementation. This labor category is designed for non-technical Information Technology functional expertise but is required to support a cloud-related task. This labor category is offered only in conjunction with cloud professional labor categories.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate functional expertise for cloud computing technologies, configurations, and environments (hybrid, native, multi-cloud, on-prem, etc).Provide support to various customers and technical cloud implementation teams
• Supports cross-functional teams through execution of enterprise cloud initiatives across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Kubernetes-based platforms within DoD environments
• Conduct various levels of research, product building, presentations and delivery, providing expertise and recommendations
• Identify "best in breed" solutions supporting technical cloud implementations
• 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
• Lead and/or support cloud migration strategies
• Support and/or lead discussions in customer, partner engagements, and leadership meetings

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification plus 4 years’ experience for junior-level, 7 years’ experience for mid-level, and 10 years’ experience for senior-level)
• Active Security Clearance Required: Secret
• Cloud ecosystem knowledge, including cloud functionality (compute, storage, networking, security, and automation)
• Proven ability to articulate and clearly communicate problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner
• Ability to prioritize taskings, be adaptable, and self-motivated
• Understanding of C4I systems
• Knowledge of Windows operating environments

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs
• Cloud certification(s)
• DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+

Application Deadline: July 27, 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:

$86,000-$143,200 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).