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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer (5138) - **Company:** SMX, LLC - **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,700.0 - $146,100.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Network Administration, OpenStack, Cloud Services, Software Deployment, VCloud, Virtualization Technology, Web Services, Google Cloud, System Availability, HybridCloud, Cloudformation, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4dc51c1051b68e2f ## About the Role * Clearance Required: Top Secret + Interim TS required to start * Security+ or another comparable certification for compliance with DoD 8140 * A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field + In lieu of degree, high-level Cloud Certs (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Associate Cloud Engineer) may be considered * 2+ years years of proven experience in cloud services, with a strong background in building and designing web services in the cloud * Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMware, and experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes * A solid understanding of networking, including virtual networks and general network management functions * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, YML or BASH is beneficial for automating tasks and managing cloud infrastructure * Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to automate the setup and management of cloud resources Desired Skills & Experience * A strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines. * In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls. * Experience with on-premise cloud platforms like VMware Cloud Foundation or OpenStack. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders. * Experience with ServiceNow implementation and management. ## Description SMX is seeking a Cloud Engineer/Administrator to support our customer onsite at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in southern Maryland. 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