Senior Automation Engineering

SMX is seeking a highly skilled and self-directed Senior Automation Engineer to
design, implement, and manage infrastructure automation across our Research,
Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network. role is critical for accelerating network provisioning, streamlining
virtualization management, and optimizing general system administration. ideal candidate will bridge network engineering, virtualization, and systems
independently and driving automation projects from conception to completion
Lead and execute complex infrastructure automation projects independently,
driving initiatives from requirements gathering to deployment.
* Develop, maintain, and execute automation scripts and playbooks using Python,
Automate network provisioning and security policy enforcement, particularly
within Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) environments.
* Automate deployment, configuration, and management actions within VMware
Cloud Foundation (vCF) and VMware NSX.
* Streamline general system administration and configuration management tasks
across both RHEL and Windows operating systems.
* Ensure all automated configurations and deployments adhere to stringent DoD
Serve as a technical authority on automation, providing mentorship and
Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

• effectively, and lead technical projects without requiring close supervision.
• Automation & Scripting: Extensive, hands-on expertise with Python, Ansible,

and Terraform for infrastructure automation. Virtualization & SDN: Deep knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (vCF) and
VMware NSX, with a track record of automating actions within these
Network Provisioning: Experience with Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access) and
automating complex network infrastructure provisioning.

• for both Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments.
• VMware, Cisco, Terraform, Red Hat) are

RDT&E Experience: Previous experience operating within or supporting an RDT&E
network environment is highly preferred.

Application Deadline: 6/22/2026

#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
insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

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 bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration

H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT,

that require immigration support from an employer).