SMX is seeking an Azure Solution Architect to be a leader in the Cloud engineering space. Come work with a top Cloud Service Provider as they embark to modernize National Security (NS) customers into Microsoft Azure platforms and M365.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Scope out semi-complex projects based on mission requirements and achievable benefits.
- Create project plans and Statement-of-Work.
- Lead semi-complex projects
- Evaluate, design, and implement enterprise IT-based cloud solutions, often working on-site to help customers deploy their solutions (MS Azure Services specific).
- Lead teams for deployment activities and to meet deliverables (MS Services specific).
- Lead technology decisions and facilitate and articulate alternatives and direction to Senior IT and Business Management leadership.
Required Skills & Experience
-Clearance: Active TS/SCI FSP (Maryland adjudicated)
-Candidates will be selected based on any and all skill requirements listed. 8-15 years of technical experience leading solution architecture projects in the following areas:
Identity Security Skills Required:
- MFA
- Hybrid Identity
- Azure Groups
- Entra ID - distributed architecture which combines extensive monitoring, automated rerouting, failover, and recovery capabilities to deliver enterprise-wide availability and performance.
- Smart Card incorporation
Security Skills Required:
- Sentinel
- Azure Monitoring
- Detection and Investigation of Threats (analysis)
- KQL Knowledge to create reports
Infrastructure Skills Required:
- Knowledge and ability to deploy and sustain core infrastructure Cloud Adoption Framework, requires knowledge of Azure services below:
- Management Groups
- Azure Key Vault
- Storage
- Networking and Virtual WANs, NSGs
- Subscriptions
- Policy
- AVD and managing host pools and FSLogix
- Azure Logging and Monitoring
0365 Skills Required:
- Azure skills
- Identity planning, design, implementation
- Azure deployments (identity and Sync, possibly some networking)
- Azure security - Sentinel and Defender as available
- Review Policy from governance and policy for Azure 0365 Skills
- 0365 Implementation/configuration
- Define Governance and Policy changes
- 0365 Automation (PowerShell) Could reuse ISD solutions
- Data migrations (Ex~'
- Workload/application migrations
Desired Skills & Experience
- Enhanced Security features
Application Deadline: June 2, 2025
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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.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$115,700—$192,900 USD
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.
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What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.
SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements.
Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
