SMX is seeking a Senior Operations Specialist to support a complex and high-impact cloud and DevSecOps environment for a Federal customer. You will play a leading role in ensuring secure, automated, and reliable operations that support the full software development lifecycle. This position is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments and is passionate about DevSecOps enablement and secure cloud delivery.
Essential Duties:
- Lead the design, build, and operation of automated software release pipelines in cloud-hosted IL5 environments.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate and optimize CI/CD processes.
- Monitor system health and operational performance, generating dashboards and KPIs for compliance.
- Provide expert-level support for onboarding teams to the DevSecOps toolchain and cloud platforms.
- Ensure compliance with RMF, cATO, and other federal cybersecurity policies.
- Implement logging, alerting, and performance tuning to ensure high system availability.
Required Skills & Experience:
- BA/BS degree and 8+ years of relevant operations or DevSecOps experience.
- Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native development.
- Experience supporting cloud environments (preferably AWS GovCloud IL5).
- Familiarity with GitLab, SonarQube, Jira, and JFrog Artifactory.
- Strong understanding of NIST 800-53, RMF, and security compliance in federal environments.
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience mentoring junior staff or leading operational teams.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
- Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps methodologies.
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:$71,200—$118,700 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.
