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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 Microsoft Azure infrastructure as part of a hybrid enterprise environment, integrating dynamic cloud workloads with on-premises compute, storage, and identity platforms in a classified setting. You will be the program's go-to expert for all things Azure, 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. What You'll Be Doing * Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure including compute (VMs, scale sets), storage, virtual networking, and platform services in commercial and/or Government environments
* Architect and maintain landing zones, subscription/management group structure, and governance via CSP Policy, RBAC, and other security tools
* Help design and implement dynamic deployment methods based on customer needs, system telemetry, and other factors
* Plan and execute workload migrations from on-premises environments to the cloud, including assessment, right-sizing, cutover, and validation
* Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools; automate operational tasks
* Implement backup, disaster recovery, and continuity/resilience solutions using CSP-specific tools and on-premises tooling
* Harden 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
* Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for all cloud resources; ensure audit logging meets NIST SP 800-53 (AU family) requirements
* Manage cloud cost optimization, capacity planning, and performance tuning across the hybrid environment
* Develop and maintain architecture documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures; mentor junior engineers
What Required Skills You'll Bring * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
* 8+ years of IT infrastructure experience, including 4+ years of hands-on cloud engineering
* Deep expertise in IaaS and core platform services: virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, security, identity, policy, and RBAC
* Experience designing and operating hybrid environments, including hybrid identity and connectivity
* Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code and automation
* Certified cloud solutions architect
* Active TS/SCI security clearance, may require a polygraph
What Desired Skills You'll Bring * Experience with classified cloud regions
* Experience applying DISA Cloud Computing SRG, FedRAMP, and DoD Impact Level (IL4/IL5/IL6/IL7) requirements
* Experience supporting RMF authorization packages (eMASS/XACTA) and security assessments in DoD/IC environments
* Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (AKS, Docker) and CI/CD pipelines (DevOps, GitLab)
* Experience with cloud security automation
* Experience working in SCIF or air gapped environments and with disconnected/limited-connectivity cloud patterns
* CISSP or CCSP certification Security Clearance Requirement: None 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 - $196,400.00 We 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 https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .