Azure/AWS Cloud Engineer (5540) at smxtech

Department: USA

Compensation

$85,000 – $140,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 2, 2026

Description

SMX is hiring an Azure/AWS Cloud Engineer to support a government client in Huntsville, Alabama. The role focuses on designing and operating secure hybrid-cloud solutions, cloud architecture, infrastructure and application automation, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and advanced technical support. It requires a Secret clearance, a bachelor's degree or four additional years of experience, hands-on Azure and AWS experience, DoD cloud and security guidance knowledge, and residence within 70 miles of Redstone Arsenal. The proposed salary is $85,000 to $140,000 USD, with health insurance and other benefits mentioned.

Required Skills

Microsoft Azure
AWS
Terraform
Ansible
CI/CD
Kubernetes
Docker
Linux
Windows
Active Directory
Zero Trust
STIG remediation

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Required Previous Experiences: 6+ years of cloud-related support experience
4 additional years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS
Infrastructure as Code experience
Kubernetes, ECS, and Docker fundamentals
CI/CD tools experience
Security, Active Directory, identity and access management, Zero Trust, and STIG remediation experience
Preferred Qualifications: Cloud-related certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or Developer
Translation Company Name: SMX