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Cloud Functional Specialist (Secret) (4497)
SMX, Boston, MA +4
About the job
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
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 C4I systems
- Knowledge of Windows operating environments
Desired Skills & Experience
- Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs
- Cloud certification(s)
- DoD 8570 compliant certification: CompTia Sec+
Application Deadline: July 27, 2026
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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 robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
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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 is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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