Senior Cloud Engineer / Software Developer - TS/SCI w/ Poly

Parsons; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off & 401(k)

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer / Software Developer to help stand up USCYBERCOM’s AI Enterprise capability. You will write production-grade Python and APIs, running in AWS and Azure, powering enterprise AI services with real impact on national missions.

You will design cloud-based apps, develop APIs/microservices, manage CI/CD pipelines, and ensure secure, scalable infrastructure while collaborating with AI/ML engineers. TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field with substantial experience (10+ or 8+ years respectively).
• Active TS/SCI clearance w/ Polygraph.
• Advanced proficiency in Python for production-grade apps.
• Experience with API development and integration.
• Experience architecting and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Extensive cloud experience (AWS, Azure) for software development.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded operations support and rapid prototyping for AI-enabled tools.
• Develop enterprise-grade Python code and cloud-native applications (AWS, Azure).
• Build robust APIs and microservices for model gateway, tool broker, and knowledge services.
• Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for AI applications.
• Maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for AI solutions.
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to streamline development.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and security of production AI apps.
• Document architecture and configurations; support security accreditation (RMF/ATO).

Skills

Python production-grade

API development

CI/CD pipelines

AWS/Azure

Docker/Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in a technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

AWS Certification

Job description

Job Description:

Ready for a challenge that puts you at the center of AI innovation for cyber operations? Are you an experienced cloud engineer/software developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys writing production-grade code, and wants to help shape how AI is built and delivered across a national mission?

If so, then be part of a team that supports the United States Cyber Command (USCC). Our team is standing up USCYBERCOM’s AI Enterprise capability — the central hub that mission teams turn to when they want to move an AI solution from prototype to a secure, governed, enterprise-scale service. As a Senior Cloud Engineer / Software Developer on this team, you will write the production-grade Python code and APIs, running in AWS and Azure, that power the platform’s enterprise AI services, with significant, visible impact on the mission of the USCC.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide embedded operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping for AI-enabled tools in support of our customer.

• Design, develop, and integrate enterprise-grade, production Python code and applications in cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure).

• Develop robust and scalable APIs and microservices to support the AI Enterprise platform’s model gateway, tool broker, and knowledge services.

• Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery of AI applications and services.

• Implement and maintain secure, efficient, and scalable cloud infrastructure for AI solutions.

• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to streamline development processes and ensure seamless integration of AI capabilities.

• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of production AI applications.

• Continuously research and implement new cloud engineering tools and practices to enhance efficiency and capabilities.

• Document architecture, processes, and configurations, and support security accreditation (RMF/ATO) of production systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 10 years of experience, or Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 8 years of experience

• Active TS/SCI clearance w/Poly

• Advanced proficiency in Python for production-grade application development

• Demonstrated expertise in API development and integration

• Proven experience in architecting and managing CI/CD pipelines

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) for software development and infrastructure management

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable engineering solutions, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Exposure to AI/Machine Learning concepts and their implications for software development

• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)

• AWS or Microsoft Azure certification, and continuous learning mindset to stay abreast of cutting-edge cloud engineering and AI advancements

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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. 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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing.

• 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!