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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an experienced AWS developer to support the modernization of mission-critical cybersecurity platforms defending national security systems against evolving cyber threats. In this role you will develop, maintain, and enhance a complex software system comprised of distributed microservices, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch analytics platforms, event-driven workflows, and multiple data persistence technologies. You will contribute to the design, deployment, automation, and sustainment of scalable cloud-native capabilities across AWS and hybrid environments leveraging Kubernetes, AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and modern DevSecOps practices.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design, deploy, and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure and on-premises environments utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, and related technologies.
- Monitor system performance, cloud utilization, scalability, and operational health.
- Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters.
- Engineer solutions for automating deployments and all associated software configurations to increase reliability of software applications.
- Participate in technical design sessions and develop detailed technical solutions.
- Support proxy configuration to handle routing and management of user requests.
- Evaluate and revise solutions for data redundancy and backup.
- Evaluate opportunities for process improvements and automation as well as end-to-end deployment pipelines.
- Confer with mission customers and team members to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Collaborating in Agile scrum cycles.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum of Seven (7+) years’ experience as a Software Engineer.
- Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, Python.
- Experience with Elasticsearch, Kibana, SIEM.
- Experience with Terraform
- Experience working as part of an Agile development team.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Experience supporting government managed services cloud environments.
- AWS Certified Developer and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
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. 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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00We 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 https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field
- Seven (7+) years experience as a Software Engineer
- Proficiency with Docker
- Proficiency with Kubernetes
- Proficiency with AWS Lambda
- Proficiency with Python
- Experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
- Experience with Kibana
- Experience with SIEM
- Experience with Terraform
- Experience with CloudFormation
- Experience working as part of an Agile development team
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
- Experience supporting government managed services cloud environments
- AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
