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Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly) (5304) (Chantilly, VA; Herndon, VA; Aurora, CO)

SMX · Aurora, CO; Chantilly, VA; Herndon, VA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
73 days
SMX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of SMX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SMX
high
108 stale, 19 reposted of 119 open
Hiring momentum
210 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SMX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SMX.

About this role

The Cloud Engineer will lead the design, development, and integration of network and cloud-agnostic system architectures for national defense projects. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting system assessments, and preparing technical documentation. The engineer will also develop migration plans and ensure compliance during implementation phases while scaling modern systems engineering practices.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SMX as an employer.

What you need

  • Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance
  • Security+ certification
  • Minimum of 4+ years of experience in building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration
  • Expertise in supporting cloud applications and infrastructures across platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code environments and automated configurations
  • Proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes

Nice to have

  • Scripting abilities in languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python
  • Familiarity with protocols including JSON and XML
  • Understanding of frameworks like OWASP or DevSecOps
  • Cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Architect, or MCSE – Cloud Platform)
  • Strong problem-solving skills

What you get

  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement

Worth weighing

  • On-site support required Monday - Friday in specific locations
  • No remote work option mentioned
  • Salary range provided, but may vary based on multiple factors
  • No mention of specific career advancement opportunities or training programs

Summarised from SMX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by SMX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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