SMX is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to support the delivery of secure cloud infrastructure and services for a federal customer. You will be instrumental in facilitating Agile practices and sprint execution across multiple scrum teams working on AWS GovCloud IL5 systems. This role offers the opportunity to help drive high-impact modernization and security-focused efforts within a collaborative DevSecOps environment, making a direct contribution to a program of national significance. This position is a hybrid role supporting a Herndon, VA based team.
Essential Duties:
- Lead Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming) across multiple concurrent scrum teams.
- Ensure consistent Agile practices are followed, remove blockers, and support team velocity and quality goals.
- Serve as the primary liaison between product owners, engineering teams, and project leadership to ensure alignment of deliverables and priorities.
- Track and report on sprint metrics, team performance, and delivery status using Jira and related tools.
- Guide and coach team members on Agile principles and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help manage sprint backlogs and ensure clear communication of goals and dependencies across stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with technical leads, cybersecurity personnel, and cloud engineers to ensure ATO and IL5 security compliance is embedded in sprint outcomes.
Required Skills & Experience:
- BA/BS in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple scrum teams in parallel.
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) delivery experience
- Proficiency with Jira and Agile reporting dashboards/tools.
- Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure projects, Agile delivery, and team dynamics.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting secure cloud programs or DevSecOps initiatives in federal environments.
- Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, IL5 compliance, and DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA).
- Knowledge of RMF, STIGs, or compliance-driven development frameworks.
- Experience with Confluence, GitLab, or other collaboration and DevOps tools.
Application Deadline:
6-27-2025#CJPOST #LI-SAThe 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.The proposed salary for this position is:$118,800—$190,000 USDAt 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.
