Cloud Systems Engineer (Secret) (4496)

Smxtech; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking Cloud Systems Engineers at junior to SME levels to design and implement secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure for Air Force cloud projects. You will work across AWS and other clouds, develop IaC, automation, and deployment processes, and support security and compliance efforts in classified and unclassified networks.

Responsibilities include cloud architecture, migration strategies, DevOps tooling, and collaboration with customer and vendor teams to deliver secure, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus 4+ years in cloud engineering.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+.
• Expertise in cloud architectures and automation.
• Experience with IaC and DevOps tooling (Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible).
• Ability to document architectures and cloud migration strategies.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, and STIGs.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and optimize secure cloud solutions across AWS/Azure/Google/Oracle.
• Lead cloud migration strategies and establish environments across enclaves.
• Implement automation for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
• Develop technical documentation and infrastructure diagrams.
• Support security patching, governance, and ATO processes.
• Collaborate with client teams and vendors on cloud solutions.
• Apply DevSecOps practices and integrate cloud services with analytics.
• Assist in onboarding new cloud accounts and applications.

Skills

Cloud architectures

DevOps practices

IaC

Automation

Documentation

Windows OS

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification

Master's degree or equivalent certification

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

Git

Ansible

Packer

AWS Code*

Job description

SMX is seekingCloud Systems Engineers (Junior/Mid/Senior/SME)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. Responsible for cloud design, development, engineering, integration, and architecture. Will help onboard new cloud accounts and applications, conduct security patching, build code pipelines, and support deployment activities, primarily with AWS, but familiarity with multi-cloud solutions (Azure, Google, and Oracle), and Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) classified cloud migration and deployments is important. May develop solutions from scratch using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Packer, AWS Code*, and related products. Will contribute to the overall strategic vision and integrate a broad range of engineering solutions in support of client requirements for Air Force cloud projects. Helps formulate and define system scope and objectives; develops or modifies processes to solve complex problems for cloud systems, business, and electronic interfaces to achieve desired results through the use of innovative technologies. Able to apply engineering and design methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced cloud requirements, hardware/software interfaces, and applications, and solutions.

• Design, architect, and optimize secure cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments
• Navigate client-facing engagements and work in tandem with other vendors
• 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
• Define and engineer solution capabilities that satisfy customer business drivers / requirements and meet service delivery objectives
• Lead and/or support cloud migration strategies and establish environments (Dev, QA, Prod, etc.) across classified and unclassified networks
• Implement automation for provisioning, configuration, security, and monitoring using DevOps best practices
• Integrate cloud services with analytics tools
• Support infrastructure security design, patching, and compliance documentation to support governance and ATO processes
• Develop and apply engineering methods and solutions for cloud environments

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have High School diploma or Bachelors degree and minimum 1-3 years' experience for junior-level. Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification plus 4 years' experience for mid-level. Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification plus 8 years' experience for senior-level. Must have Master’s degree or equivalent certification plus 16 years' experience for SME-level.
• Active Security Clearance Required: Secret
• DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+
• Expertise in cloud architectures (native services for compute, store, network, security, and automation)
• Experience implementing DevOps practices (Kubernetes) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git, or Ansible
• Demonstrated ability to support enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects
• Proven experience establishing and managing environments across multiple enclaves and security domains
• Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, continuous monitoring, and system hardening
• 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
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Demonstrate the ability to improvise solutions, either with automation or with existing products
• Understanding of C4I systems
• Knowledge of Windows operating environments
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and basic cloud security principles
• Knowledge/experience with integration of Software with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Architecture, IBM WebSphere, and Red Hat OpenShift on Azure

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs (AWS Govcloud)
• Experience in Zero Trust and modern DevSecOps concepts

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 - $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).

The application deadline for this role is September 9, 2026