Cloud Systems Engineer

Parsons; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to help design, implement, and integrate complex systems under senior guidance. The role focuses on reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance across cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in systems engineering, hands-on AWS and Terraform experience, Java and MongoDB expertise, and a active TS/SCI clearance. Expect international travel up to 10% and a federal solutions focus.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related role.
• Experience with AWS, Terraform, Java, and MongoDB.
• Willingness to travel 10% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and integration of systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure system specifications are met.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Conduct regular system audits and generate reports to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members.
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained following best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system capabilities and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to current systems.

Skills

Programming languages

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering/CS/related

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Java

MongoDB

Job description

Job Description

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. Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Cloud Systems Engineers to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in the design, implementation, and integration of systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure system specifications are met.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Conduct regular system audits and generate reports to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other team members.
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained following best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system capabilities and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to current systems.

What Required Skills You'll Bring All Levels

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; 4 years of additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• A Masters and Ph.D will count as an additional 2 years of experience each.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and methodologies.
• Experience with system modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Experience with AWS and Terraform for cloud solutions.
• Experience with Java.
• Experience integrating external hardware data into internal workflows using MongoDB.
• Experience integrating external database data into internal workflows using MongoDB.
• 10% international travel required.
• Must possess an active passport or be able to obtain one immediately upon hire.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Proficiency in various programming and scripting languages is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Security 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

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

Equal Opportunity

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