Systems Software Engineer

SMX•Honolulu, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SMX is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to support USINDOPACOM J6 system software deployment and integration of applications. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands-on technical expertise with a good understanding of technical system software engineering concepts. You have demonstrated experience in writing consistently high-quality automation code and using industry best practices. This position is onsite on Oahu, Hawaii. This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts. Application Deadline: January 19, 2026

Requirements

Active SECRET clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI
BA/BS in Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience managing and integration Cloud-Based applications with on-premises applications
Experience with Ansible and Terraform or other IaC languages/tools
Minimum of 10-15 years of Systems or Software Engineering experience
Ability to complete tasks within required timeframes with no supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
CompTIA Security+ certification (or capable of acquiring in first 3 months of employment)
Experience in multi-disciplined engineering development environments including cross-organizational workflows

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) or ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
Experience with USINDOPACOM

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) for system application deployments using Python, Ansible and tools such as Terraform.
Responsible for decomposition of System, Subsystem and network requirements into capabilities and features to be built and managed using Agile methodologies.
Ensure bi-directional traceability between system requirements and factory development backlog(s)
Establish engineering processes to manage and track system deficiencies from identification to remediation and deployment.
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Collaborate with cross-functional team members such as software architects, product owners, and designers to design, develop and test software solution that meet the needs of our customers.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that follows software development best practices.
Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to other engineers.
Debug and fix issues.
Develop and execute test plans to ensure software quality with an emphasis on automated testing.
Deploy software applications to production environments.
Maintain and update software applications to ensure they meet user needs and remain secure.
Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in technology.