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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations. You’ll be a critical member of a small team, responsible for automation and observability of custom data pipelines, software initiatives, and developer experience on a critical national security mission. Join our team of best-in-industry cyber warriors who are dedicated to providing superior service in support of national defense objectives.
What You'll Be Doing:
Drive automation initiatives, observability improvements, and incident response operations: Automate routine tasks, enhance system monitoring, and respond quickly to incidents to ensure system reliability.
Direct interaction and support for CNO Capabilities developers and their development experience: Work closely with developers to streamline their workflows and resolve technical issues.
Design and implement automation solutions for infrastructure and application management: Create automated processes for deploying and managing infrastructure and applications.
Drive modernization efforts by engineering and implementing infrastructure improvements, automation capabilities, and technology refresh initiatives:
Upgrade and modernize systems and processes to improve efficiency and adopt new technologies.
Develop and maintain monitoring and observability platforms: Build and manage tools that track system health and performance.
Implement infrastructure-as-code and configuration management solutions: Use code and automation tools to manage and configure infrastructure consistently
Optimize system performance and reliability: Identify and resolve performance issues to keep systems running smoothly.
Collaborate with software development, operations, and security teams: Work with other teams to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient solutions.
Support cloud and hybrid-cloud environments: Manage and optimize systems across both cloud and on-premises environments.
What Required Qualifications You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology (or similar technical field) and eight (8+) years relevant experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
10+ years of software engineering, DevOps, or operations experience
Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
DoD 8140/8570 Compliant.
Strong Linux administration experience.
Experience with scripting and automation for Virtualization platforms.
What Desired Qualifications You'll Bring:
Experience with Hybrid Cloud Environments.
Proficiency in a higher-level programming language. (Python, Golang, etc.)
Virtualization of Embedded Systems
ETL pipelines to automate RE/VR, data analysis, or data discovery
Expertise with containerization and OCI. (Docker, Podman, Incus)
Certified/trained in one or more of the following: RHCSA, RHEV, BCI Training, USCC CCD Developer (Senior)
Understanding of offensive cyberspace operations workflows
Location: Fort Meade/Columbia MD (On-Customer Site/Embedded)
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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We 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's degree in computer science, information technology or similar (or additional experience in lieu)
- Eight (8+) years relevant experience (or additional experience in lieu of degree)
- 10+ years of software engineering, DevOps, or operations experience
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or equivalent)
- DoD 8140/8570 compliance
- Strong Linux administration experience
- Experience with scripting and automation for virtualization platforms
- Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments
- Proficiency in higher-level programming languages (e.g., Python, Golang)
- Virtualization of embedded systems
- Experience building or automating ETL pipelines
- Expertise with containerization and OCI (Docker, Podman, Incus)
- Certifications/training: RHCSA, RHEV, BCI Training, USCC CCD Developer (Senior)
- Understanding of offensive cyberspace operations workflows
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.
