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SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to support the Acquisition Program Office in oversight of Software Engineering activities. You will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community. The Senior Software Engineer will: Establishes, shapes, ensures compliance and continuous improvement for software development and software sustainment policies and procedures Serves as a part of the government software acquisition management team on large complex software intensive weapon system programs. Interact a wide diversity of software stakeholders. Apply discipline of computer science or software development knowledge with minimum five years of experience in relevant job fields to support quality production of software on large complex software intensive weapons programs. Plans, directs and manages research and development contracts for large software intensive programs to ensure requirement, design, implementation, integration, and testing to be aligned with program objectives and NVAIR software engineering department process through the use of cutting edge software technology. Coordinates the preparation of software technical specifications and statements of work, evaluates proposals, monitors and guides contractors' progress, and manages software technical solutions to ensure highly adaptable and resilient software design. Manages software technical solutions to ensure highly adaptable and resilient software architecture and component design and apply knowledge of Agile software development process to manage software capabilities incrementally Exchanges information and viewpoints with other functional teams, private industry, and other government organizations. Required Skills and Experience: Clearance Required: Secret BS or BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering from a college program with ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) certification. 10+ years of software engineering experience, performing software requirements analysis, software design, software coding, software integration and software testing. 5+ years of experience shall have consisted Learn more
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Analyst to join our team in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA. The Senior Analyst will work as part of our team to provide analytical troubleshooting, system configuration, and administrative support, and performing research and analysis, procedure and process development and management, testing, reporting and training. This position will be hybrid with the onsite work location in Dahlgren, VA. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develop system specifications and documentation, ensuring alignment with DoD standards Use enterprise tools to support system design, integration, and lifecycle planning and ensuring DoDAF compliant architecture models Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, engineers, and stakeholders to define and refine system capabilities, interfaces, and data flows Perform application and system testing, validate functionality, and support troubleshooting efforts Ensure quality and compliance with security and performance requirements in all developed architecture models Support database design, query optimization, and ongoing data integrity checks, ensuring reliable system performance and reporting Required Skills & Experience Clearance Required: Secret Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 7+ years' experience in relation to implementation of business and technical requirements, analyzing, planning and development, application testing, and database management Experience in DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and enterprise architecture tools such as IBM's System Architect IAT III certification such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CASP or equivalent Application Deadline: 9/1/2025 #cjpost #LI-HYBRID 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. Learn more
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Analyst to join our team in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA. The Senior Analyst will work as part of our team to provide analytical troubleshooting, system configuration, and administrative support, and performing research and analysis, procedure and process development and management, testing, reporting and training. This position will be onsite in Dahlgren, VA. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develop system specifications and documentation, ensuring alignment with DoD standards Use enterprise tools to support system design, integration, and lifecycle planning and ensuring DoDAF compliant architecture models Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, engineers, and stakeholders to define and refine system capabilities, interfaces, and data flows Perform application and system testing, validate functionality, and support troubleshooting efforts Ensure quality and compliance with security and performance requirements in all developed architecture models Support database design, query optimization, and ongoing data integrity checks, ensuring reliable system performance and reporting Required Skills & Experience Clearance Required: Secret Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 7+ years' experience in relation to implementation of business and technical requirements, analyzing, planning and development, application testing, and database management Experience in DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and enterprise architecture tools such as IBM's System Architect IAT III certification such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CASP or equivalent Application Deadline: 9/1/2025 #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 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 Learn more
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer with demonstrated experience to perform Software Systems Engineering for the development and sustainment phases of a project relative to mission planning software supporting aircraft and weapons systems. This role is onsite at the client location in San Diego, CA. As the Senior Systems Engineer, you will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community. The Senior Systems Engineer will: Perform Software Systems Engineering for the development and sustainment phases of a project relative to mission planning software supporting aircraft and weapons systems Evaluate the impact of new capabilities and/or updated hardware and software on meeting the requirements and the mission performance on support software systems Review, develop, and comment on H-60 software requirements during the development and sustainment phases of a project based upon PMA-299 provided information by developing trade-off studies, engineering approach analyses, system implementation analyses, and performing research to provide recommendations Make recommendations about human systems engineering Required Skills and Experience: Clearance Required: Secret BS or BA degree in a Technical Discipline. At least ten (10) years of experience in Systems Engineering consisting of the design, development, integration, and system testing of computer hardware and software in support of DoD aircraft systems, DoD weapons systems, DoD mission systems or DoD support systems Ability to decompose requirements into technical system and software requirements is required Strong communication and presentations skills Critical thinking and reasoning skills Some travel may be required Desired Qualifications: Experience with Mission Planning Software, DOORS®, Atlassian Jira and Confluence, and agile project development lifecycle is highly desired Experience with Systems Software and Systems-of-Systems engineering, model-based systems engineering approaches, and systems safety & reliability is desired Application Deadline: 9/1/2025 #cjpost #LI-Onsite Learn more
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Security Engineer to join our team in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA. The Senior Systems Security Engineer will work as part of our team to provide technical leadership for network and systems security and administration, including the design, deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security solutions in alignment with DoD/Navy cybersecurity policies and standards. This position will be hybrid with the onsite work location in Dahlgren, VA. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Design, install, configure, and manage security solutions for DoD/Navy systems Conduct vulnerability scanning and analysis - Complete risk assessments to identify and mitigate security threats Perform SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) scans System hardening using STIG implementation Endpoint protection administration for virus and malware scans, ensuring compliance with DoD standards Support Navy RMF accreditation, auditing, continuous monitoring, and maintaining compliance with DoD/Navy security frameworks Troubleshoot security incidents, access control issues, and system vulnerabilities Provide technical security guidance and cybersecurity best practices Required Skills & Experience Clearance Required: Secret Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent 6+ years of professional experience in relation to IT security with the DoD or Navy Proficiency in security technologies, including cryptography, system and network security, and secure software development practices Experience with the following: SCAP scans STIG implementation Vulnerability scanning Endpoint protection IAT III certification such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CASP or equivalent Application Deadline: 9/1/2025 #cjpost #LI-HYBRID 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 Learn more
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Windows Systems Administrator to join our team in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA. The Senior Windows Systems Administrator will work as part of our team to support the daily operations, monitoring and troubleshooting of Windows systems. The administrator will monitor Windows systems performance, associated software and hardware, diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues, configuring internal systems, managing the security and permissions of user accounts, creating and maintaining backup and recovery, and updating technical documentation and upgrading system components. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and effective communication skills. This position will be onsite in Dahlgren, VA. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide daily administration and maintenance for Windows servers and systems Monitoring performance of servers Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues Manage system security and permissions of user accounts Maintain backup and disaster recovery for windows systems Create/Update technical documentation for systems and components Cross team collaboration with software developers, system architects, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall system architecture and strategic goals Required Skills & Experience Clearance Required: Secret Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret Master’s level degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems 7+ years of experience Backup and Recovery of Windows systems Software Management Windows system security management Installation and configuration of COTs software products Proficient with major network security tools such as firewalls Proficient with network protocols including TCP/IP Vulnerability detection and remediation IAT III certification such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CASP or equivalent Application Deadline: 9/1/2025 #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. Learn more
SMX is actively seeking a Senior Help Desk Manager for a full-time, on-site position at Ft. Belvoir. The Senior Help Desk Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization's help desk. This role involves overseeing the delivery of IT help desk services, managing IT help desk support, ensuring platform reliability and security, and collaborating with other IT leaders to support integration efforts and align operational strategies with organizational goals. This is a full-time on site position Monday - Friday. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Lead Help Desk operations and personnel Perform duties as a Help Desk technician as required Promote professional growth within the Help Desk personnel Ensure the Help Desk always has 2 personnel x 24/7/365 coverage Ensure there is overlap of at least 30-minutes between shifts Ensure proper handoff takes place between outgoing and incoming shift Ensure Help Desk personnel follow the organization’s processes and procedures for interacting with customers, managing their work with an IT service management (SM) ticketing system, and ensuring all actions and approvals are auditable and traceable Update Help Desk Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs); Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs); Workflows; and user Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Provide customer onboarding/offboarding tracking and provisioning/permission assignments Provide account management support Process all IT SM tickets to completion Provide 24/7/365 Tier 1 support for all environments and networks supporting end users Route tickets to the appropriate sustainment teams for Tier 2/3 support Perform data-driven analysis of IT SM tickets (e.g. mean time to resolution analysis) and produce and provide weekly help desk ticket and personnel metrics to the prime project manager Assist Cyber Operations with continuous monitoring activities Participate in training, testing, and exercises related to incident response and contingency planning Required Skills & Experience Active TS security clearance and eligible for SCI and NATO read-on Learn more
SMX is seeking a Part-Time (20 hours per week) SharePoint Developer to join our team in support of USSOCOM PEO-C4. The SharePoint Developer is responsible for the configuration and management of all SharePoint services and applications and administers user access to SharePoint 2016 on-premises and SharePoint Online in a DoD environment. As the SharePoint Developer, you will work closely with the Program Executive Office Server, Network, and Customer Support Teams, providing support for the PM end user and interacting with other teams in order to efficiently solve problems. You will coordinate the configuration management of all SharePoint service applications to include, but not limited to, Search, User Profile Synchronization, and workflow automations. This position requires some on-site work at MacDill AFB with hybrid telework (individual must live in the Tampa, FL area). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain SharePoint pages, libraries, lists, and automations Support the Site Content Administration with structure and permissions for both SharePoint and MS Teams Develop Power Apps and Power Automate Flows and processes to improve overall functionality of the Project Office Perform daily system monitoring to ensure the integrity and availability of all systems and key processes Required Skills Clearance Required: Secret A bachelor's degree or HS diploma and 6 years of experience is required (preferred 3+ years experience with SharePoint) Ability to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot SharePoint technical issues Ability to work independently with minimal oversight Required Experience Professional experience designing, architecting, implementing, installing, administering, troubleshooting, upgrading and supporting enterprise-class SharePoint 2016/Online in a DoD environment Previous experience developing SharePoint sites and workflows Experience with and ability to perform the following job functions: Maintain SharePoint pages, libraries, lists, and automations Support the Site Content Administration with structure and permissions for both SharePoint and MS Teams Develop Power Apps and Power Automate Flows and processes to Learn more
The Site Security Associate will perform duties for processing visitors, assisting guests and clients. Assist with security clearances, visit requests, foreign travel requests, new-hire onboarding, separation of personnel, presenting briefings, and other tasking that may be required. This position requires on site attendance Monday through Friday in a designated SMX facility and is not a remote position. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Maintain access control databases and work with external facility management for personnel access to facilities Review Contract Action Notices and update contract information in the Security Information Management System (SIMS) Perform security training course certificate approvals in SMXcel and track in Security Information Management System (SIMS) SMXact ticket fulfillment for visit requests, clearance action requests, foreign travel requests, Non-Employee Access Requests, and other Security requests as needed Mail sorting and Post office (USPS) & UPS/Fed Ex shipping duties as needed Auditing of visitor logs, bag check logs, perimeter and security checklists as required at assigned sites Accurately perform data entry Complete onboarding and offboarding security tasking for new and separating SMX employees Perform security briefs and debriefs as required Assist with maintaining and updating security plans (SPPs and SOPs), procedures, and instructions in line with Quality compliance Independently and accurately perform monthly reporting both internal to Security and for external departments as scheduled Support with audits within the Security department and other SMX departments Required Skills/Experience Clearance Required: Current Active DoD Secret Clearance 1-2 years' experience Knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM Attention to detail Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures Ability to multi-task while still meeting deadlines Effective and concise oral and written communication skills Experience with Service Now Desired Skills/Experience Completion of CDSE FSO Curriculum Completed through DCSA for Possessing Facilities Knowledge of DISS, e-APP, NBIS and SWFT SIMS Configuration Management Learn more
Knowledge management is a discipline focused on the integration of people and processes enabled by technology throughout the information life cycle to create shared understanding and increase organizational performance and decision-making. It is an enabler for information dominance and operational advantage gained from the ability to collect, control, exploit, and defend information to optimize decision-making and maximize warfighting effects. Knowledge Management in support of Operational Intelligence and the intelligence production cycle applies knowledge management discipline to operational intelligence and production in support of decision makers. This position requires a DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts. Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 Essential Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for effectively integrating intelligence data, information records, and knowledge management capabilities to ensure all mission partners have access to relevant information and expertise for achieving decision superiority. Responsible for intelligence data information, records and knowledge management are different, but interconnected elements that are dependent upon one another for effective and efficient operations. Responsible to facilitate shared understanding, and faster, more effective decision-making and execution throughout the intelligence cycle. Responsible for learning and innovation and is focused on the people and processes enabling the intelligence cycle. Responsible for timely, accurate, and relevant information for planning and conducting operational intelligence and intelligence production and dissemination. Responsible for collaboration, analysis, deliberation, application of technology, and the judgement required to turn raw data into intelligence and making it accessible and understandable to decision makers at the speed of relevance. Responsible for implementing the following three components of KM to improve the unit and execute the mission. People (Leaders, who create, organize, apply, and transfer knowledge). Processes (Methods of creating, organizing, applying, sharing, and transferring knowledge). Tools (Digital and non-digital knowledge tools used to put knowledge products and services into organized 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.
We have a startup-type mentality, but with a bigger company supporting us. The way that people approach things, the way that we look at our customers, and the way that people are able to just reach out and talk to each other — it’s super important for me. And that’s honestly the types of things that’s kept me here for so long.
Trish McCrary
Senior Information Systems Security Officer
At my last employer, I felt like a number. I’d worked with SMX employees who had nothing but good things to say. They felt empowered in a way that I wasn’t. So I was definitely interested in the opportunity to come here.
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
Acquisition Security Management Specialist
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.
Ricky Martin
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.