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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 intermediate 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. The 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. 3+ years of related IT experience required Associate Degree required Experience with Windows and Linux based OS 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 Bachelor’s degree in IT field desired #cjpost At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your Learn more
SMX is seeking a skilled Cloud Network & Computer Systems Architect to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. The Architect 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 intermediate level IT Architect support for virtual and physical networks/computers/servers/appliances or other devices Design and implementation of cloud based data hosting solutions. Perform data network emulation/virtualization, analysis, and planning for cloud based solutions Analyze and design of cloud based systems and associated network and computer security measure implementation in accordance with the Cloud Service Offering levels and Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 Analyze systems, network, and cloud resource consumption and control user access Supports the design and implementation of on premise to cloud based migration strategies Has demonstrated knowledge of AWS GovCloud IL2, AWS GovCloud IL4, AWS GovCloud IL5, or AWS GovCloud IL6 environments or Microsoft Azure Required Skills: Clearance Required: Top Secret, Interim TS to start. The 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. 3+ years of related IT experience required. Associate degree in related discipline Experience with Windows OS DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Desired Skills: Past DoD system architecture experience Bachelor’s degree in IT field desired #cjpost At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts Learn more
SMX is seeking Project/Task Managers (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. Performs day-to-day management of cloud delivery order projects, from original concept through final implementation. Utilizes proven skills in those technical areas addressed by the delivery order to analyze new and complex cloud project-related problems and create innovative solutions involving financial management, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components. Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all activities associated with assigned delivery order projects. Defines cloud project scope and objectives, including developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, status reports, and project and financial tracking and analysis. Conducts project meetings, tracks project tasks, and ensures quality standards. Provides technical and strategic guidance to the cloud project team and reviews project deliverables. Communicates with PM, tech leads, and other stakeholders as issues arise or for awareness as required. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Analyze and evaluate program/project objectives Lead and/or support fast-paced Agile environment with fluid requirements and changing priorities, and familiar with sprint planning, PI planning, backlogs, ad hocs, and releases Lead cross-functional technical teams including cybersecurity engineers, developers, and support staff. Manage project scope, status, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and deliverables in alignment with contract requirements and government expectations Collect, complete, organize, and interpret data relating to project acquisition and product programs Organize, assign, and track IT technical development tickets (i.e. JIRA/Confluence) Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional teams to accomplish team goals Communicate with team, leads, and PM project status through reporting and meetings internally, externally, and to government management Remove blockers to progress and manage dependencies to ensure team success Ability to articulate and communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, Learn more
SMX is seeking Cloud Subject Matter Experts (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. Responsible for the design, development, implementation, migration, and utilization of cloud solutions, strategies, processes, and standards. Establishes and oversees standards for cloud operations according to client specifications and parameters. 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. Must be able to identify and explain the most optimal cloud-based solutions/options and aid in technical discussions between customers and cloud providers, vendors, stakeholders, and DoD agencies. Must be familiar with and differentiate between Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) models. In addition, you may serve as the expert in advising clients and customers on technical aspects of implementing native, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, infrastructure, security, operating at the edge, zero trust, enterprise/managed services, etc. Utilizes subject matter area expertise gained through direct industry experience to provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development and implementation for complex to extremely complex cloud environments. Guides the determination of IT, engineering, and business process inadequacies and deficiencies that affect the functional area’s ability to support/meet organizational goals. Participates in strategy sessions, strategic assessments, and design reviews to validate enterprise approach and associated work products. Provides guidance and direction to other professionals, acts in a consulting and/or advisory capacity, coordinates resolution of highly complex problems and tasks. Makes recommendations and advises on organization-wide system improvements, optimization, or maintenance efforts. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrate technical expertise in cloud computing technologies, configurations, and environments (hybrid, native, multi-cloud, on-prem, etc) Provide Learn more
SMX is seeking Cloud Systems Engineers (Junior/Mid/Senior/SME) 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. Responsible for cloud design, development, engineering, integration, and architecture. Will help onboard new cloud accounts and applications, conduct security patching, build code pipelines, and support deployment activities, primarily with AWS, but familiarity with multi-cloud solutions (Azure, Google, and Oracle), and Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) classified cloud migration and deployments is important. May develop solutions from scratch using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, Packer, AWS Code*, and related products. Will contribute to the overall strategic vision and integrate a broad range of engineering solutions in support of client requirements for Air Force cloud projects. Helps formulate and define system scope and objectives; develops or modifies processes to solve complex problems for cloud systems, business, and electronic interfaces to achieve desired results through the use of innovative technologies. Able to apply engineering and design methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced cloud requirements, hardware/software interfaces, and applications, and solutions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Design, architect, and optimize secure cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments Navigate client-facing engagements and work in tandem with other vendors 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 Define and engineer solution capabilities that satisfy customer business drivers / requirements and meet service delivery objectives Lead and/or support cloud migration strategies and establish environments (Dev, QA, Prod, etc.) across classified and unclassified networks Implement automation for provisioning, configuration, security, and monitoring using DevOps best practices Integrate cloud services with analytics tools Support infrastructure security design, Learn more
SMX is seeking a skilled Advanced Computer and Information Systems Manager to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. The position tasking includes evaluating program and/or project IT systems objectives ensuring the systems meet the customer requirements, managing projects for IT systems deployment and operations. Create content and brief customers as required on project status. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide advanced level support for virtual and physical networks/computers/servers/appliances or other devices Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of IT system objectives Analyses requirements, status, budget, personnel resources, and schedules in support of information systems Tracks program/project status and schedules Plans, directs, and/or coordinates IT systems support activities, projects and programs Required Skills: Clearance Required: Top Secret, Interim TS to start. The applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Experience with enterprise and segregated IT systems Project management experience 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. 7+ years of related IT experience required. DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Desired Skills: Past DoD IT system experience PMP Certification Bachelor’s degree in IT field desired Agile project management experience #cjpost 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 Learn more
SMX is seeking a skilled Computer and Information Systems Manager to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. The position tasking includes evaluating program and/or project IT systems objectives ensuring the systems meet the customer requirements, managing projects for IT systems deployment and operations. Create content and brief customers as required on project status. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide advanced level support for virtual and physical networks/computers/servers/appliances or other devices Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of IT system objectives Analyses requirements, status, budget, personnel resources, and schedules in support of information systems Tracks program/project status and schedules Plans, directs, and/or coordinates IT systems support activities, projects and programs Required Skills: Clearance Required: Top Secret, Interim TS to start. The applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Experience with enterprise and segregated IT systems Project management experience 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. 3+ years of related IT experience required. Associate Degree in IT field. DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Desired Skills: Past DoD IT system experience PMP Certification Bachelor’s degree in IT field desired Agile project management experience #cjpost 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 Learn more
SMX is seeking a skilled Advanced Computer Hardware Engineer to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. The position tasking includes performing programmatic or technical leadership roles to formulate, design and/or test practical solutions to engineering problems and guide the engineering development of systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Identify, formulate, design and/or test practical solutions to engineering problems Guide the engineering development of modern complex systems Develop advanced complex systems Conduct research in applied systems Research, design, develop, test computer or computer related equipment May supervise the manufacturing and installing computer or computer related equipment Oversee and/or inspect the performance and quality of Junior or Journeyman level peers Required Skills: Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI eligible. The applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline 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. 7+ years of related experience required. Experience in computer systems/networks design across physical platforms, boundaries and transfer/transport methods. DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Desired Skills: Past DoD IT system engineering experience Project management experience #cjpost 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 Learn more
SMX is seeking a skilled Computer Hardware Engineer to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. The position tasking includes performing programmatic or technical leadership roles to formulate, design and/or test practical solutions to engineering problems and guide the engineering development of systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Identify, formulate, design and/or test practical solutions to engineering problems Guide the engineering development of modern complex systems Develop advanced complex systems Conduct research in applied systems Research, design, develop, test computer or computer related equipment May supervise the manufacturing and installing computer or computer related equipment Required Skills: Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI eligible. Secret to start. The applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Associate degree in a relevant engineering discipline Project management experience 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. 3+ years of related experience required. DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Desired Skills: Past DoD IT system engineering experience Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline #cjpost 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 Learn more
SMX is seeking a skilled advanced level Computer Network Architect to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. The position encompasses tasks to design and implement secure computer and information networks including LAN, WAN, intranet, extranet and other data communication networks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design computer networks Implement design plans creating testing, development, and production type networks Perform network emulation/virtualization, analysis and planning of networks Design network and computer security measures Install and upgrade systems software Maintain software configuration management and documentation Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software Required Skills: Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI eligible. Secret to start. The applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline 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. 7+ years of related experience required. DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Desired Skills: Past DoD IT experience Project management experience #cjpost 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 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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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.
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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.
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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.