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SMX is looking for an Active Directory Engineer to join our team! This is a hybrid role (50%) based in Quantico, VA. The Active Directory Engineer will be part of an Enterprise AD Support team supporting over 265,000 user accounts and 140,000 computer accounts across several AD domains on government operated networks. The services that the AD Support team provides in Active Directory include accounts and group management; security configuration of the AD infrastructure; Domain Name Service (DNS); Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; Distributed File Replication Services; Group Policy Objects; and other directory services technologies as applicable. The Active Directory Engineer will provide Tier III level Active Directory support and requires knowledge of the Windows Server Operating System and relevant AD applications (such as Lync, System Center Suite, and Exchange). The underlying infrastructure consists of both physical servers and VMware based servers and requires knowledge in VMware Virtualization and VMware vCloud to perform the specialized EDM Active Directory tasks. Additional duties and responsibilities include: Maintain the overall health of technologies associated with AD and internal DNS Resolve Active Directory tickets escalated from the service desk to include completing the associated administrative activities and provide a weekly status report Coordinate incident tickets between Tier II and III sections as well as other sections as required Provide documentation, guidance and instruction to Tier II, and service desks for handling standard Active Directory related incidents, work orders, and service requests Provide Active Directory Service Desk Resolution Reports documentation to the service desk on the procedures for completing the task Submit and execute AD related Request for Change tasks Monitor the system availability and performance of AD with Government-provided event management tools, and take corrective action with regard to incidents that lower the health of AD Provide project support for AD related technologies Coordinate with Learn more
SMX is seeking a Journeyman All-Source Analyst to counter narcotic (CN) and counter-transnational organized crime (CTOC) operations to support USSOUTHCOM efforts. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of threat networks, cross-border criminal activity, and regional dynamics in the Western Hemisphere. This role will support analytical efforts to identify, track, and dismantle transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and narcotics trafficking networks The SMX team utilizes publicly available information (PAI), non-traditional intelligence gathering and exploitation methods to provide our customers with insight to counter counterdrug (CD) and counter trans-national organized crime (CTOC). The Team utilizes commercial subscriptions, social media, financial transactions, and open-sourced geospatial data to identify, disrupt, and interdict trans-national threat networks responsible for illicit drug trafficking, illicit financial flows, and the illicit trafficking of people, wildlife, natural resources, and weapons. This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts. Research, author, and disseminate intelligence products in accordance with the latest ODNI Intelligence Community Directive 203 (ICD-203) Collaborate with senior analysts within the Intelligence Community, interagency partners, law enforcement, and Partner Nations to facilitate information sharing, identify collection opportunities, and support the USSOUTHCOM Commander’s Priority Intelligence Requirements Coordinate across USSOUTHCOM elements, alongside senior analysts, to present analytic findings to senior leaders, interagency partners, and Partner Nation counterparts Core responsibilities include: Analyze industry, market, and government-provided data to identify threat networks Support fusion of HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and FININT into intelligence products Conduct all-source analysis on networks such as Transnational Criminal Organizations, Foreign Terrorist Organizations, and Violent Extremist Organizations designated by the USSOUTHCOM Commander Assist in campaign and mission briefings, HVI analysis, nodal mapping, and ISR planning Provide input aligned with government intelligence objectives Prepare threat network intelligence products and contribute to targeting packages Conduct nodal and network analysis and document/media exploitation Develop and Learn more
SMX is seeking an Application System Administrator to join our team. This role is critical in supporting the design, documentation, deployment, and maintenance of innovative application solutions that align with the evolving needs of our organization and its clients. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical proficiency, creative problem-solving, and clear, effective communication. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals. This position will be onsite at the client location in Patuxent River, MD. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather application requirements and translate them into effective, implementable solutions Contribute to the design of scalable, efficient applications in alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, data flow charts, and user guides Assist in the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of application solutions Diagnose and troubleshoot installation and configuration issues, coordinating with support teams and third-party vendors as needed Provide direct, hands-on support during implementation phases to ensure successful deployment and adoption Work closely with software developers, system architects, and other stakeholders to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with strategic objectives Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide technical input, share updates, and drive continuous process improvement Perform comprehensive testing of application solutions to identify issues and verify readiness for deployment Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences Required Skills & Experience Clearance Required: Top Secret Must be available for onsite work at Patuxent River NAS 3+ years of related experience is required Compliant with DoD 8570/5239 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE or higher) Strong experience with Linux environments; Linux+ Certified Proven experience installing, configuring, managing, and patching a variety of applications, including: Atlassian Suite (Jira, BitBucket, Confluence) Jenkins, Learn more
SMX is actively searching for a dynamic and adept AWS Cloud Engineer to support our government client in Huntsville, AL. This role emphasizes operational excellence, championed by a commitment to quality, articulate communication, client success, and measurable results, aligning with the essential duties and required skills for the position. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Handle events, incidents, and requests based on a defined, ticket-driven service catalog. Collaborate with customers to design and oversee Kubernetes (EKS), ECS, and Docker container solutions. Develop IaC templates, particularly using Terraform, to establish immutable infrastructure on AWS. Quickly evaluate and address AWS service issues, seeking support from AWS when essential. Manage the monitoring, updating, optimization, and stability of cloud systems. Oversee a range of AWS services, including but not limited to IAM, EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, and ECS. Assist internal teams in provisioning and ensuring appropriate access to AWS resources. Assist during AWS infrastructure changes during planned maintenance and unplanned outages. Engage in resolving both infrastructure and application-related challenges. Take responsibility for issues, acting swiftly and decisively when necessary. Improve CI/CD tool integrations, aiming for full automation of CI/testing, emphasizing Terraform and GitOps best practices. Required Skills/Experience: Clearance Required: Secret Experience in cloud engineering / DevOps Experience in an Infrastructure Operations-centric role Understanding of Kubernetes (EKS), ECS, and Docker container fundamentals. Proficient command of CI/CD tools (Terraform, Ansible, Git, Jenkins, AWS CodeCommit, AWS CodePipeline, etc.) with an understanding of GitOps methodologies and best practices in Terraform. Ability to script in JavaScript, Bash, Python, or similar. Proficiency in security best practices, tools, and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.). Desired Skills/Experience: Degree in a technical discipline or an additional six years of experience in place of a degree. Possess cloud-related certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Developer, etc. Application Deadline: 8/18/2025 #cjpost #LI-ONSITE Learn more
SMX is seeking a driven and talented Azure Cloud Engineer to support our government client at Redstone Arsenal. This individual will bring a passion for technology, a strong technical skill set, and an ability to deploy, employ, operate, and sustain Production-ready solutions, software, and tools for our customers. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Handle Cloud Operations (Events, Incidents, and Requests) based on a defined, ticket-driven service catalog Be a primary “face to the customer” during the Manage phase of the customer lifecycle – communicating clearly and concisely to identify, triage, remediate, and resolve infrastructure and solution issues when customer needs are greatest Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solution for customers' cloud computing resources Manage and execute patching for standard infrastructure and fully automated code pipeline environments Optimize existing – and identify new opportunities for – monitoring, logging, and management metrics to improve operational effectiveness and customer knowledge Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Clearance Required: Secret Experience in cloud engineering / DevOps Experience in an Infrastructure Operations-centric role Proficiency and proven hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS Services, Azure Active Directory, and SQL Server Infrastructure Knowledge of Automation tools such as Terraform Excellent customer facing skills and the calm professional demeanor necessary to bolster customer confidence when stress is highest Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills and experience Desired Qualifications: Experience with Azure Migrate, Log Analytics, Azure Update Management, Azure ExpressRoute, Load Balancer techniques Current operations experience within a Cloud Managed Services Provider (MSP) delivery environment. AZ-400 preferred Knowledge of AWS/GCP bonus Degree in a technical discipline Application Deadline: 8/18/2025 #cjpost #LI-ONSITE 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 Learn more
SMX is seeking an Azure Solution Architect to be a leader in the Cloud engineering space. Come work with a top Cloud Service Provider as they embark to modernize National Security (NS) customers into Microsoft Azure platforms and M365. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Scope out semi-complex projects based on mission requirements and achievable benefits. Create project plans and Statement-of-Work. Lead semi-complex projects Evaluate, design, and implement enterprise IT-based cloud solutions, often working on-site to help customers deploy their solutions (MS Azure Services specific). Lead teams for deployment activities and to meet deliverables (MS Services specific). Lead technology decisions and facilitate and articulate alternatives and direction to Senior IT and Business Management leadership. Required Skills & Experience -Clearance: Active TS/SCI -Azure Solutions Architect Certification Preferred -Candidates will be selected based on any and all skill requirements listed. 5-15 years of technical experience leading solution architecture projects in the following areas: Identity Security Skills Required: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Hybrid Identity Azure Groups Entra ID/Active Directory - distributed architecture which combines extensive monitoring, automated rerouting, failover, and recovery capabilities to deliver enterprise-wide availability and performance. Smart Card incorporation Security Skills Required: Sentinel Azure Monitoring Detection and Investigation of Threats (analysis) KQL Knowledge to create reports Infrastructure Skills Required: Knowledge and ability to deploy and sustain core infrastructure Cloud Adoption Framework, requires knowledge of Azure services below: Management Groups Azure Key Vault Storage Networking and Virtual WANs, NSGs Subscriptions Policy AVD and managing host pools and FSLogix Azure Logging and Monitoring 0365 Skills Required: Azure skills Identity planning, design, implementation Azure deployments (identity and Sync, possibly some networking) Azure security - Sentinel and Defender as available Review Policy from governance and policy for Azure 0365 Skills 0365 Implementation/configuration Define Governance and Policy changes 0365 Automation (PowerShell) Could reuse ISD solutions Data migrations Workload/application migrations Learn more
SMX is seeking an Azure Solution Architect to be a leader in the Cloud engineering space. Come work with a top Cloud Service Provider as they embark to modernize National Security (NS) customers into Microsoft Azure platforms and M365. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Scope out semi-complex projects based on mission requirements and achievable benefits. Create project plans and Statement-of-Work. Lead semi-complex projects Evaluate, design, and implement enterprise IT-based cloud solutions, often working on-site to help customers deploy their solutions (MS Azure Services specific). Lead teams for deployment activities and to meet deliverables (MS Services specific). Lead technology decisions and facilitate and articulate alternatives and direction to Senior IT and Business Management leadership. Required Skills & Experience -Clearance: Active TS/SCI FSP (Maryland adjudicated) -Candidates will be selected based on any and all skill requirements listed. 8-15 years of technical experience leading solution architecture projects in the following areas: Identity Security Skills Required: MFA Hybrid Identity Azure Groups Entra ID - distributed architecture which combines extensive monitoring, automated rerouting, failover, and recovery capabilities to deliver enterprise-wide availability and performance. Smart Card incorporation Security Skills Required: Sentinel Azure Monitoring Detection and Investigation of Threats (analysis) KQL Knowledge to create reports Infrastructure Skills Required: Knowledge and ability to deploy and sustain core infrastructure Cloud Adoption Framework, requires knowledge of Azure services below: Management Groups Azure Key Vault Storage Networking and Virtual WANs, NSGs Subscriptions Policy AVD and managing host pools and FSLogix Azure Logging and Monitoring 0365 Skills Required: Azure skills Identity planning, design, implementation Azure deployments (identity and Sync, possibly some networking) Azure security - Sentinel and Defender as available Review Policy from governance and policy for Azure 0365 Skills 0365 Implementation/configuration Define Governance and Policy changes 0365 Automation (PowerShell) Could reuse ISD solutions Data migrations (Ex~' Workload/application migrations Desired Skills & Experience Learn more
SMX is seeking Cloud Analysts (Junior/Mid/Senior) supporting the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure and services in support of enterprise analytics and mission-critical systems for the United States Air Force. In this role, you will translate business or client requirements into secure, cloud-native architecture solutions, guide DevOps automation, and ensure interoperability across a diverse technology stack. You will collaborate with customers, evaluate cloud platforms, and provide subject matter expertise in systems integration, automation, and long-term modernization strategies. Must be familiar with design and implementation, virtualization, operating systems, storage, networking, security, and have technical cloud expertise. Services performed include, but are not limited to, applying management analysis processes, statistical methods, and advanced technical and analytical research techniques to determine cloud solutions based on client cloud migration and deployment requirements. Analyze operational activities to obtain a quantitative, rational basis for decision making and resource allocation. Employs process improvements and reengineering methodologies and principles for modernization of cloud-based systems and projects. Provides integral support in mission requirements determination, conceptualization, design, development, testing, verification and validation, documentation, and implementation of system applications. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assist in designing, architecting, and optimizing secure cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments Understand cloud-native architectures that support data integration, analytics, and automation requirements Lead and/or support cloud migration strategies and efforts Provide support for cloud-based networks/computers/servers/appliances or other devices Perform data network emulation/virtualization, analysis, and planning for cloud-based solutions Analyze systems and associated network and computer security measures implementation in accordance with the Cloud Service Offering levels and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Support the design and implementation of on-premises to cloud migration strategies Has demonstrated knowledge of AWS GovCloud IL2 thru IL6 environments (Azure, Google, and Oracle experience also accepted) Support infrastructure security design, patching, and compliance documentation to Learn more
SMX is seeking Cloud 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 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 Learn more
SMX is seeking a skilled Cloud Network & Computer Systems Administrator to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. The Administrator tasking includes operations, administration, maintenance, compliance, break/fix, activities for servers, appliances, storage devices on premise, in labs and in cloud environments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide advanced level IT Administration support for virtual and physical computers/servers/appliances or other devices including but not limited to install, config, maintenance, compliance, and decommissioning Support VMware systems hosting virtualized workstations and/or servers Support Windows and/or Linux based systems Support Windows Active Directory Support routing, switching and other site to site network connectivity components Create STIG checklists and ACAS scans in support of the Navy RMF process and NIST standards Install and support Operating Systems and Applications throughout the lifecycle Perform backup and recovery functions Prepare, update, and audit standard operating procedures, event response procedures and/or maintenance instruction documents May lead or mentor others Required Skills: Clearance Required: Top Secret, Interim TS to start. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ability to maintain a Top Secret Clearance Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Must be able to interact with peers, management, and senior engineers in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline 7+ years of related IT experience required. Experience with Windows and Linux based Operating Systems DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Desired Skills: Past DoD system administration experience #cjpost At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority Learn more
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After more than 8 years with SMX, the biggest thing that kept me engaged is, if you come up with an idea, there’s always someone willing to listen. I’ve never had anyone shoot an idea down. I sometimes forget that not everyone at other companies has that. You don’t get siloed here. We give people opportunity and they have the ability to take the initiative and run with it.
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Even when I was being recruited, some of the people in HR were talking with me well past 5:00, and that continued during onboarding. Being remote could be a bit overwhelming for a new employee. SMX leveraged the tools and made it easy to navigate all the information. Instead of a fire hose, it’s been a steady stream of information.
This has been a night and day experience from my last employer. I’ve worked with some really good people over the last couple of years and I will be trying to get them on board soon.
Jason Gillie
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I’ve been on active duty, enlisted, for 21 years. I came into the military under 9/11, and now retiring under COVID. (DoD’s) Skilbridge is a great program; In 2014, there were 1,400 applicants DoD-wide, in 2020-2021, over 60,000 — it’s definitely caught fire.
As an SMX intern, they have a training plan for me. Now, I’m continuing on the same path. I’ve gone from satellite acquisition (for the Air Force) to missile defense, protecting the warfighter — this is important, and SMX puts a value on that.
I’m not a chase the money guy. I’m a quality of life person. My program manager is a retired Army officer, and he’s helping me make the transition. SMX is talking the talk and walking the walk.
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Director of Procurement/Logistics & Trade Compliance
I was looking to get with a company that is up-and-coming and had an opening for a compliance program. SMX did not have one, so I looked at that as an opportunity to come in and start up a robust compliance program from the ground up. And that’s exactly what I did.
SMX has that small company feel, but we obviously work as a large company. Our CEO stresses a team of teams approach; we are multiple teams working to accomplish the same common goal. When you have a team of teams approach, it makes everything more streamlined, without having all of the potential headwinds that some companies have internally.