Cloud Analyst (Secret) (4495)

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

Skills

• 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
• Prior experience supporting United States Air Force cloud programs
• Cloud certification(s)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement
• Learning & development opportunities

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