Cloud Analyst (Secret) (4495) at SMX in Boston, MA

Summary: SMX is seeking Cloud Analysts to support the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure and services for the United States Air Force. The role involves translating client requirements into cloud-native architecture solutions, guiding DevOps automation, and ensuring interoperability across diverse technology stacks. Responsibilities: - Assist in designing, architecting, and optimizing secure cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle environments - Understand cloud-native architectures that support data integration, analytics, and automation requirements - Lead and/or support cloud migration strategies and efforts - Provide support for cloud-based networks/computers/servers/appliances or other devices - Perform data network emulation/virtualization, analysis, and planning for cloud-based solutions - Analyze systems and associated network and computer security measures implementation in accordance with the Cloud Service Offering levels and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) - Support the design and implementation of on-premises to cloud migration strategies - Has demonstrated knowledge of AWS GovCloud IL2 thru IL6 environments (Azure, Google, and Oracle experience also accepted) - Support infrastructure security design, patching, and compliance documentation to support governance and ATO processes - Ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with organizational policies, cost controls, and technical roadmaps Required Qualifications: - Must have High School diploma and minimum 1 year experience for junior-level - Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 3 years' experience for mid-level - Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification plus 6 years' experience for senior-level - Must have Master's degree or equivalent certification plus 10 years for SME-level - Active Security Clearance Required: Secret - Understand cloud architectures, including native services for compute, storage, networking, security, and automation - Demonstrated ability to lead and/or support enterprise-scale system integrations and automation projects - Experience establishing and/or managing environments across multiple enclaves and security domains - Able to interact with clients, peers, management, and senior technical leads in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace - Familiarity with cloud governance tools (e.g., Xacta, eMASS) and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes - Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, infrastructure diagrams, and cloud migration strategies - Understanding of C4I systems - Knowledge of Windows operating environments - Must have experience with integration of Software with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Architecture, IBM WebSphere, and Red Hat OpenShift on Azure Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs - Cloud certification(s) Required Skills: AWS GovCloud IL2 thru IL6, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle Cloud, Cloud-native architectures, Cloud migration strategies, Cloud governance tools, Xacta, eMASS, Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, C4I systems, Windows operating environments, IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Architecture, IBM WebSphere, Red Hat OpenShift on Azure, Security Clearance - Secret, Customer experience Benefits: Health insurance, Paid leave, Retirement, Learning & development opportunities