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Senior Cloud Engineer / Software Developer - TS/SCI w/ Poly

Parsons

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Base salary $148,300  to $266,900

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Maryland

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  • LocationMaryland
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
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About this job

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Ready for a challenge that puts you at the center of AI innovation for cyber operations? Are you an experienced cloud engineer/software developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys writing production-grade code, and wants to help shape how AI is built and delivered across a national mission?

If so, then apply today and be part of a team that supports the United States Cyber Command (USCC). Our team is standing up USCYBERCOM’s AI Enterprise capability — the central hub that mission teams turn to when they want to move an AI solution from prototype to a secure, governed, enterprise-scale service. As a Senior Cloud Engineer / Software Developer on this team, you will write the production-grade Python code and APIs, running in AWS and Azure, that power the platform’s enterprise AI services, with significant, visible impact on the mission of the USCC.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Provide embedded operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping for AI-enabled tools in support of our customer.

  • Design, develop, and integrate enterprise-grade, production Python code and applications in cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure).

  • Develop robust and scalable APIs and microservices to support the AI Enterprise platform’s model gateway, tool broker, and knowledge services.

  • Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery of AI applications and services.

  • Implement and maintain secure, efficient, and scalable cloud infrastructure for AI solutions.

  • Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to streamline development processes and ensure seamless integration of AI capabilities.

  • Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of production AI applications.

  • Continuously research and implement new cloud engineering tools and practices to enhance efficiency and capabilities.

  • Document architecture, processes, and configurations, and support security accreditation (RMF/ATO) of production systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 10 years of experience, or Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 8 years of experience

  • Active TS/SCI clearance w/Poly

  • Advanced proficiency in Python for production-grade application development

  • Demonstrated expertise in API development and integration

  • Proven experience in architecting and managing CI/CD pipelines

  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) for software development and infrastructure management

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable engineering solutions, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Exposure to AI/Machine Learning concepts and their implications for software development

  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)

  • AWS or Microsoft Azure certification, and continuous learning mindset to stay abreast of cutting-edge cloud engineering and AI advancements

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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00We 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/.

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($148,300) is above 66% of the 215 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 8 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $162,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Parsons roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Cloud Engineer / Software Developer - TS/SCI w/ Poly (this listing)$148,300 - $266,900
Senior M&S Software Developer$148,300 - $266,900
Senior AFSIM Engineer - TS/SCI$148,300 - $266,900
Senior Platform DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly$148,300 - $266,900
Cloud Systems Engineer$148,300 - $266,900
Principal Project Manager - Highway Design/Construction - Transportation$148,300 - $266,900
Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS)$148,300 - $266,900

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Parsons roles · How to read the bar

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2026-10-27
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Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

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