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SMX is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based solutions in support of a federal law enforcement client. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, developers, and program stakeholders to architect cloud solutions that align with mission and business requirements. This role will focus on AWS GovCloud services, cloud security best practices, and the integration of cloud-native capabilities into enterprise data and analytics platforms.
Job Responsibility:
Design and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions to meet evolving program and mission needs
Translate business and technical requirements into effective cloud architectures
Optimize performance, cost, and scalability of existing AWS GovCloud deployments
Support cloud migration efforts, including planning, data transfer, and refactoring workloads
Implement cloud security controls, monitoring, and compliance best practices
Collaborate with developers and data engineers to integrate applications, databases, and analytics platforms with cloud services
Provide technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and guidance for stakeholders
Contribute to Agile development cycles by delivering cloud-focused expertise in planning, execution, and troubleshooting
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or solutions design
Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud and associated services (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation, CloudWatch)
Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance frameworks
Experience designing hybrid or multi-cloud architectures
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS)
Proficiency in scripting or automation (Python, Bash, or similar)
Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills
An active Top Secret clearance is mandatory
Nice to have:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
Familiarity with data analytics platforms (Redshift, Athena, or similar)
Experience supporting federal government or law enforcement IT systems