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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join our team. Are you excited about honing your skills in a fast-paced environment working with a collaborative team? This position is part of a team that supports USCYBERCOM's internal command IT systems, including one-of-a-kind cyberspace operations systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure supporting USCYBERCOM mission systems and cyber operations platforms.
- Develop, integrate, and optimize automated testing frameworks and validation pipelines to ensure reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical software systems.
- Support lifecycle management of cyber capabilities by building, deploying, and sustaining scalable infrastructure across development, and test environments.
- Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, containerization technologies, and automation frameworks, providing recommendations for integration into existing mission environments.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, test plans, CI/CD workflows, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity analysts, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into testable engineering and deployment solutions.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active TS/SCI w/Poly
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in related discipline
- Minimum 10+ years of related experience with large-scale CI/CD infrastructure and common source control frameworks (ex: Gitlab, MinIO, Bitbucket, Jenkins)
- Experience supporting integration, deployment, and validation of software systems in multi-environment (dev/test/ops) pipelines
- Experience using cloud virtualization platforms like vSphere or ARIA
- Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks like Robot framework, Pytest, and GoogleTest
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell)
- Experience utilizing Podman/Docker
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills with a focus on the creation of technical documentation for testing
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Development Test experience or Cyber Security Engineering
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related discipline
- Knowledge of cross-compilation and experience building/using them on various architectures (PPC, MIPS, x86, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
- Experience with management products like Jira and Confluence
- Extensive experience parsing user stories or requirements to create testable objectives and measures of performance that will lead to fully tested software products
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation Certified or equivalent cybersecurity/DevOps certification
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
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
- 10+ years of related experience with large-scale CI/CD infrastructure and source control frameworks
- Experience supporting software integration, deployment, and validation across development, test, and operations pipelines
- Experience with vSphere or ARIA cloud virtualization platforms
- Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks such as Robot Framework, Pytest, and GoogleTest
- Experience with Python, Bash, and PowerShell
- Experience using Podman or Docker
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills focused on technical testing documentation
- Development test experience or cybersecurity engineering experience
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of cross-compilation across PPC, MIPS, x86, ARM, RISC-V, or other architectures
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience translating user stories or requirements into testable objectives and performance measures
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation certification or equivalent cybersecurity/DevOps certification
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.
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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.
