Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of the observability tools and analyze metrics capturing the environment utilization as well as mission performance of the software.
- Work with software teams to specify and optimize hardware environment usage.
- Lead problem diagnosis efforts of the deployed mission system.
- Develop automation for the deployment of the software stack.
Required Skills & Experience
- Clearance required: Secret. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must also agree to participate in a background screen.
- 5+ years experience operating high reliability environments.
- Ability to implement observability toolsets to instrument software and hardware utilization.
- Practical hands-on troubleshooting techniques with demonstrated fault isolation and root cause analysis experience.
- Experience in building automation tools (e.g. deployment automation).
Desired Skills & Experience
- Proficiency with the following tools/technologies:
- K8s/OpenShift
- Prometheus/Tempo/Grafana
- Helm charts
- Python
- CI/CD pipeline configuration
- NATS data layer
- Container (Docker) management
- Cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP)
- Linux system administration (RHEL)
- Interim or Active DoD Top Secret clearance or higher
Application Deadline: March 30, 2026
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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. 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.
At 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.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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