Software Engineer (Secret) (4611)

SMX is seeking Software Engineers (Junior/Mid/Senior/SME) 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. Responsible for software design, development, engineering, integration, and architecture. Will support onboarding new cloud-enabled applications and support deployment activities, primarily with AWS, but familiarity with multi-cloud solutions (Azure, Google, and Oracle) is important.

Requirements

for Air Force cloud projects.

, hardware/software interfaces and applications, and solutions.

and meet service delivery objectives Implement automation for provisioning, configuration, security, and monitoring using DevOps best practices Develop and apply engineering methods and solutions for cloud environments Required Skills & Experience Must have High School diploma or Bachelor's degree and minimum 1-3 years' experience for junior-level. Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification plus 4 years' experience for mid-level. Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification plus 8 years' experience for senior-level.

Must have Master’s degree or equivalent certification plus 16 years' experience for SME-level. ). Experience with software development, including knowledge of Java and J2EE frameworks Desired Skills & Experience Prior experience supporting United States Air Force or DoD cloud programs Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, product management, or software products Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining configuration of Azure cloud-based systems ensuring proper integration with technologies and platforms Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD pipeline creation and maintenance Knowledge of Apache NiFi for data flow automation Experience implementing SAML-based authentication Understanding of OIDC and OAuth2 protocols Application Deadline: July 27, 2026 #CJPOST #LI-hybrid 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.

Responsibilities

Design, architect, and optimize secure software solutions in AWS, Azure, Google, and/or Oracle cloud environments Navigate client-facing engagements and work in tandem with other vendors Contribute to technical discussions both internally and with customer or vendor teams Define and engineer solution capabilities that satisfy customer business drivers /

Compensation

, learning & development opportunities, and

Benefits

. Some key components of our robust

include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary for this position is: $93,700 — $156,200 USD At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission.