Cloud Architect

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an

amazingly talented Cloud Architect to join our team!

In this role, you will

• design, build, and evolve a large-scale, globally distributed mission system
• operating across both AWS cloud environments and on-premises virtualized
• infrastructure. You will lead the architecture and implementation of secure,
• repeatable Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns to deploy and operate compute
• fleets, network connectivity, and platform services across multiple environments
• (development, test, staging, production, and lab). This role requires close
• collaboration with engineering, operations, security, and networking teams to
• improve reliability, standardize deployments, and accelerate delivery through
• automation. What You'll Be Doing: Design and implement reference architectures
• for AWS and hybrid environments (cloud + on-prem virtualization). Define
• deployment patterns for multi-account and multi-environment separation, network
• segmentation, and scalable compute/storage stacks. Establish standardized
• “landing zone” practices, including account structure, guardrails, logging,
• tagging, and cost controls. Build and maintain Terraform modules and reusable
• IaC patterns for AWS infrastructure, including VPCs, IAM roles/policies, load
• balancing, and logging foundations. Architect and support virtualized compute
• fleets using VMware/vSphere patterns for on-prem environments, including golden
• images, patching baselines, and provisioning workflows. Partner with security
• teams to implement secure-by-design architectures, including least privilege
• IAM, encryption, and centralized audit logging. Design for resilience and
• continuity with backup/restore strategies, disaster recovery considerations, and
• multi-AZ patterns. Support CI/CD enablement for infrastructure deployments using
• Git-based workflows integrated with Terraform plans/applies. Collaborate with
• application teams to provide standardized environments and deployment
• blueprints. Produce clear architecture documentation, including logical/physical
• diagrams, environment definitions, and “as-built” artifacts. What Required
• Skills You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree in related field. 4 additional years of
• experience will substitute in lieu of degree. 10-15+ years of experience in
• cloud architecture, systems engineering, or infrastructure engineering,
• including 3+ years as a hands-on AWS architect/lead. Deep expertise with AWS
• core services and secure architectures (networking, IAM, logging, compute,
• storage). Hands-on expertise with Terraform for production-grade IaC (modules,
• state management, promotion strategies, drift detection). Experience designing
• and operating hybrid environments (cloud + on-prem virtualization). Ability to
• translate requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure architectures
• while providing implementation guidance. Ability to travel internationally up to
• 10%. Must possess an active Passport or obtain one upon hire. Must have an
• active TS/SCI security clearance. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: AWS
• certifications (Solutions Architect Professional preferred). Experience with
• VMware/vSphere architecture and operations (templates, clusters, networking,
• storage). Familiarity with configuration automation tools (Ansible, Packer) and
• GitOps-style workflows. Experience with observability patterns
• (metrics/logs/traces) and integrating monitoring into operations. Experience
• implementing multi-account AWS governance (Organizations, SCPs) and cost
• controls (tagging, budgets). Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top
• Secret SCI 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: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00 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,
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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
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• https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons
• Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the
• future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From
• Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the
• capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical
• infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables
• us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest
• asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the
• community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce
• that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and
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