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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Cloud Automation Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work on designing and automating the configuration of public cloud environments such as Azure and AWS and also incorporating AI automation workflows.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Identifies and resolves problems related to public cloud infrastructure in a timely manner and analyzes information skillfully.
- Develop Infrastructure as Code to build and maintain public cloud environments.
- Update and maintain git repositories
- Focuses on solving technical problems in a fast-paced environment
- Contributes to the development of strategies, policies, and best practices through participation in team meetings and other direct contributions.
- Provides technical guidance and end user training.
- Initiates professionalism, excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Works independently as well as in a cooperative team environment.
- Demonstrates fast and independent learning capabilities.
- Some travel to offices in other regions may be required (10%).
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience and knowledge of public cloud (Azure and AWS)
- Ability to automate with Infrastructure as Code using a variety of technology types (ARM, CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerShell)
- Cross-functional IT expertise (storage, network and database infrastructure)
- Strong experience with both Windows and Linux servers
- Experience leveraging automation platforms and AI‑assisted tooling (Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, AIOps/ML‑driven monitoring tools) to streamline cloud operations and reduce manual effort.
- Experience with knowledge of public cloud networking architecture used with Azure (vNet, load balancers, Virtual WAN, VPN, Express Route) and AWS (VPC, load balancers, transit gateway, VPN, Direct Connect)
- Experience with knowledge of public cloud identity and access management methods
- Excellent documentation, intercommunication, and interpersonal skills
- Advanced organizational and time management skills
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Good Understanding and implementation of ITIL concepts
- Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, etc.)
- Artifact binary repository management
- Extensive scripting experience (Bash, Ansible, Python, Groovy, Powershell, etc.)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Knowledge of configuration file types (YAML, JSON)
- Experience with AI assisted tooling
- Familiar with DevOps practices
- Have a strong sense of networking in public cloud
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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 or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience with public cloud environments, including Azure and AWS
- Infrastructure as Code automation using ARM, CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Python, and PowerShell
- Cross-functional IT expertise in storage, networking, and database infrastructure
- Strong experience with Windows and Linux servers
- Experience with automation platforms and AI-assisted tooling, including Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and AIOps or machine-learning-driven monitoring tools
- Experience with Azure cloud networking, including virtual networks, load balancers, Virtual WAN, VPN, and ExpressRoute
- Experience with AWS cloud networking, including VPC, load balancers, Transit Gateway, VPN, and Direct Connect
- Experience with public cloud identity and access management methods
- Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Advanced organizational and time management skills
- Understanding and implementation of ITIL concepts
- Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence
- Artifact binary repository management experience
- Extensive scripting experience with Bash, Ansible, Python, Groovy, and PowerShell
- Infrastructure as Code experience
- Knowledge of YAML and JSON configuration files
- Experience with AI-assisted tooling
- Familiarity with DevOps practices
- Strong public cloud networking knowledge
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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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.
Parsons Corporation Insights
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.
