Senior Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will architect, deploy, and operate infrastructure as part of a hybrid multi-cloud enterprise environment, integrating dynamic cloud workloads with networking, management, and identity platforms in a government setting. You will be the program's go-to expert for all things cloud, from landing zone design and identity to migration, automation, security compliance, and FinOps support.This is your opportunity to shape a dynamic hybrid cloud environment from the ground up on a program that directly supports national security missions as part of a newly formed and growing cyber solutions line of business.What You'll Be DoingDesign, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure including compute (VMs, scale sets), storage, virtual networking, and platform services in commercial and/or Government environmentsArchitect and maintain landing zones, subscription/management group structure, and governance via CSP Policy, RBAC, and other security toolsHelp design and implement hyper-dynamic deployment methods based on customer needs, system telemetry, and other factorsPlan and execute workload migrations from on-premises environments to the cloud, including assessment, right-sizing, cutover, and validationBuild and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools; automate operational tasksImplement backup, disaster recovery, and continuity/resilience solutions using CSP-specific tools and on-premises toolingHarden cloud systems in accordance with DoD STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and DISA cloud computing SRG requirements; support RMF assessment and authorization activities with required artifacts and evidence in support of Authority to Test / Authority to OperateImplement monitoring, logging, and alerting for all cloud resources; ensure audit logging meets NIST SP 800-53 (AU family) requirementsManage cloud cost optimization, capacity planning, and performance tuning across the hybrid environmentDevelop and maintain architecture documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures; mentor junior engineersSupport requirements definition, design, validation, deployment, and operations of a highly dynamic hybrid/multi-cloud management system with controlled attribution, varying mission sets and security requirements, and both managed and telemetry-driven deployment/destructionWhat Required Skills You'll BringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree8+ years of IT infrastructure experience, including 4+ years of hands-on cloud engineeringCertified Cloud Solutions Architect in one or more primary CSP environmentsDeep expertise in IaaS and core platform services: virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, security, identity, policy, and RBACExperience designing and operating hybrid environments, including hybrid identity and connectivityProficiency with infrastructure-as-code and automationActive TS security clearance with SCI eligibility, may require a polygraphWhat Desired Skills You'll BringExperience with classified cloud regionsExperience applying DISA Cloud Computing SRG, FedRAMP, and DoD Impact Level (IL4/IL5/IL6/IL7) requirementsExperience supporting RMF authorization packages (eMASS/XACTA) and security assessments in DoD/IC environmentsFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration (AKS, Docker) and CI/CD pipelines (DevOps, GitLab)Experience with cloud security automationExperience working in SCIF or air gapped environments and with disconnected/limited-connectivity cloud patternsCISSP or CCSP certificationExperience with the application of AI tools in support of cloud orchestration, instrumentation, and operational evaluationSecurity Clearance Requirement:An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .SummaryLocation: US - VA, CentrevilleType: Full time