Cloud SME (Secret) (4442)

About the role

SMX is seeking Cloud Subject Matter Experts (Junior/Mid/Senior) supporting secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure and services in support of business and mission-critical systems for the United States Air Force.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Government personnel, project managers, engineers, security professionals, development teams, and infrastructure services to define, establish, and communicate application and data architecture standards, policies, and directions.
• Identifies and explains the most optimal cloud-based solutions/options and aids in technical discussions between customers and cloud providers, vendors, stakeholders, and DoD agencies.
• Demonstrates technical expertise in cloud computing technologies, configurations, and environments (hybrid, native, multi-cloud, on-prem, etc).
• Supports customers (from assisting with market research to high-level design considerations).
• Conducts various levels of cloud analysis research, product building, presentations, and delivery, including cloud service comparisons and provides technical expertise and recommendations to leadership.
• Builds and/or analyzes use cases.
• Analyzes and/or develops high-level reference architectures.
• Leads technical discussions in customer, partner engagements, and leadership meetings.

Requirements

• Must have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification plus 4-7 years' experience for mid-level, 10 years' experience for senior-level and 15 years' experience for SME-level.
• Active Security Clearance Required: Secret.
• 4+ years of technical cloud experience.
• Understand cloud architectures (native services for compute, store, network, security, and automation).
• Strong cloud ecosystem knowledge and technical background.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects.
• Able to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner.
• Familiarity with cloud governance tools (e.g., Xacta, eMASS) and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Understanding of C4I systems.
• Knowledge of Windows operating environments.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and cloud security principles.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs (AWS Govcloud).
• Experience in modern DevSecOps concepts.
• Cloud certification(s).
• DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec#.

Skills

• Must have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent certification plus 4-7 years' experience for mid-level, 10 years' experience for senior-level and 15 years' experience for SME-level.
• Active Security Clearance Required: Secret.
• 4+ years of technical cloud experience.
• Understand cloud architectures (native services for compute, store, network, security, and automation).
• Strong cloud ecosystem knowledge and technical background.
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects.
• Able to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner.
• Familiarity with cloud governance tools (e.g., Xacta, eMASS) and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Understanding of C4I systems.
• Knowledge of Windows operating environments.
• Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs, and cloud security principles.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The proposed salary for this position is: $103,200 USD - $172,000 USD

Schedule

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