Senior Cloud Engineer (Microsoft Azure) - TS/SCI

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will architect, deploy, and operate Microsoft Azure infrastructure as part of a hybrid enterprise environment, integrating dynamic cloud workloads with on-premises compute, storage, and identity platforms in a classified setting. You will be the program's go-to expert for all things Azure, from landing zone design and identity to migration, automation, security compliance and FinOps support.

This is your opportunity to shape a dynamic hybrid cloud environment from the ground up on a program that directly supports national security missions.

What You'll Be Doing

Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure including compute (VMs, scale sets), storage, virtual networking, and platform services in commercial and/or Government environments

Architect and maintain landing zones, subscription/management group structure, and governance via CSP Policy, RBAC, and other security tools

Help design and implement dynamic deployment methods based on customer needs, system telemetry, and other factors

Plan and execute workload migrations from on-premises environments to the cloud, including assessment, right-sizing, cutover, and validation

Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools; automate operational tasks

Implement backup, disaster recovery, and continuity/resilience solutions using CSP-specific tools and on-premises tooling

Harden cloud systems in accordance with DoD STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and DISA cloud computing SRG requirements; support RMF assessment and authorization activities with required artifacts and evidence in support of Authority to Test

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for all cloud resources; ensure audit logging meets NIST SP 800-53 (AU family) requirements

Manage cloud cost optimization, capacity planning, and performance tuning across the hybrid environment

Develop and maintain architecture documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures; mentor junior engineers

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

8+ years of IT infrastructure experience, including 4+ years of hands-on cloud engineering

Deep expertise in IaaS and core platform services: virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, security, identity, policy, and RBAC

Experience designing and operating hybrid environments, including hybrid identity and connectivity

Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code and automation

Certified cloud solutions architect

Active TS/SCI security clearance, may require a polygraph

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Experience with classified cloud regions

Experience applying DISA Cloud Computing SRG, FedRAMP, and DoD Impact Level (IL4/IL5/IL6/IL7) requirements

Experience supporting RMF authorization packages (eMASS/XACTA) and security assessments in DoD/IC environments

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (AKS, Docker) and CI/CD pipelines (DevOps, GitLab)

Experience with cloud security automation

Experience working in SCIF or air gapped environments and with disconnected/limited-connectivity cloud patterns

CISSP or CCSP certification

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We 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!

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!

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