Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly)

About SMX

SMX is a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the Department of Defense to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world, bringing cutting-edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement.

Our delivery model and unique approaches harness deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. At SMX, one of our core values is to invest in our people; we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning and development opportunities, and benefits, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

About the Role

SMX has an immediate opportunity for a Cloud Engineer to apply their talents to a customer's challenging project within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will be an integral part of Intel Community programs, working alongside a team of system and software engineers to support large, National Defense Agile software development programs.

In this role, you will thrive by applying hands-on expertise and a deep understanding of engineering processes. You will lead the design, development, and integration of ashore and afloat network and cloud-agnostic system architectures to meet operational objectives. Your work will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers and program managers, to ensure seamless system performance. You will also conduct system assessments, troubleshoot issues, and recommend enhancements for optimal performance while preparing technical documentation, diagrams, and reports for stakeholders.

You will lead the design of architectures for Windows Server-based enterprise IT systems and management tools, collaborating with systems and network engineering teams to assess current-state environments and identify migration dependencies. This includes developing detailed workload migration plans with timelines, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. You will work closely with technical and program managers to ensure alignment of architecture plans with broader project goals and provide guidance during implementation phases to ensure architectural compliance. Ultimately, you will scale the delivery of modern systems engineering best practices, including digital engineering, automation, and orchestration across both systems and network solutions.

Location and Requirements

This position is on-site Monday through Friday in either Chantilly, VA, Herndon, VA, or Aurora, CO. To be considered, candidates must possess an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance and a Security+ certification.

Application Process

The application deadline for this position is August 3, 2026. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. Please note that SMX does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or immigration-related support for this position.

Equal Opportunity

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.