or apply directly on SMX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days SMX's roles stay open a median of 29 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of SMX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SMX
- moderate 33 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Senior Automation Engineer at SMX will design, implement, and manage infrastructure automation for the RDT&E network. This role involves leading automation projects, developing scripts using Python, Ansible, and Terraform, and automating network provisioning and system administration tasks. The engineer will also ensure compliance with DoD security standards while mentoring others in automation best practices.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Secret clearance level required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- 7+ years of related experience
- Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Extensive expertise with Python, Ansible, and Terraform for infrastructure automation
- Proficiency with Git for version control
Nice to have
- Relevant vendor certifications (e.g., VMware, Cisco, Terraform, Red Hat)
- Previous experience operating within or supporting an RDT&E network environment
What you get
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
- Retirement
Worth weighing
- No remote work mentioned, position appears to be onsite
- Salary range provided, but specific compensation details may vary based on multiple factors
- Requires a high level of security clearance which may limit candidate pool
Summarised from SMX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SMX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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