Cloud Engineer (5138)

SMX is seeking a Cloud Engineer/Administrator to support our customer onsite at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in southern Maryland. 

The Cloud Engineer/Administrator will be responsible for daily operations including the following:

• On-Premise Cloud Management: Design, deploy, and maintain our on-premise cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability. 
• Hybrid Cloud Integration: Integrate on-premise systems with public cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 
• Performance and Security: Monitor and optimize the performance, security, and cost of the on-premise cloud environment.  This includes managing access controls and protecting data against threats. 
• Automation: Automate cloud operations, including provisioning, configuration, and deployment of resources. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to support application deployment and ensure smooth and reliable cloud solutions that align with business needs. 
• Troubleshooting: Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex issues within the on-premise and hybrid cloud environments to minimize downtime. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: Top Secret 
  • Interim TS required to start 
• Security+ or another comparable certification for compliance with DoD 8140
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • In lieu of degree, high-level Cloud Certs (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Associate Cloud Engineer) may be considered
• 2+ years years of proven experience in cloud services, with a strong background in building and designing web services in the cloud
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMware, and experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• A solid understanding of networking, including virtual networks and general network management functions
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, YML or BASH is beneficial for automating tasks and managing cloud infrastructure
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to automate the setup and management of cloud resources

Desired Skills & Experience

• A strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines. 
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls. 
• Experience with on-premise cloud platforms like VMware Cloud Foundation or OpenStack. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders. 
• Experience with ServiceNow implementation and management.

Application Deadline:  4/27/2026

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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:$87,700—$146,100 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).