Cloud Systems Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Reston, VA

9d•$148,300 - $266,900

About The Position

Parsons is seeking Cloud Systems Engineers to design and deploy AWS-based cloud infrastructure globally as part of its Federal Solutions team. The position supports U.S. government customers and involves contributing to system design, implementation, integration, testing, reliability, compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and 30–40% international travel. Candidates must have an active passport or be able to obtain one immediately upon hire.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; four years of additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
7–14 years of experience in systems engineering or a related role.
Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and methodologies.
Experience with system modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
Experience with AWS and Terraform for cloud solutions.
Experience with Java.
Experience integrating external hardware data into internal workflows using MongoDB.
Experience integrating external database data into internal workflows using MongoDB.
Ability to travel internationally 30–40%.
Active passport or ability to obtain one immediately upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in various programming and scripting languages.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing, implementing, and integrating systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
Contribute to solutions that improve system performance and reliability.
Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure system specifications are met.
Develop and maintain system documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
Conduct regular system audits and generate reports to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Provide technical support and guidance to other team members.
Ensure systems are designed and maintained according to best practices and regulatory requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system capabilities and efficiency.
Monitor emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to current systems.