Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Site Reliability Engineer
Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of systems through DevOps practices.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The SRE will design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions, develop monitoring and alerting systems, and collaborate with development teams to improve system architecture and deployment processes. Automation of repetitive tasks, troubleshooting complex issues, and thorough documentation of processes are also key responsibilities. • Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable infrastructure. • Develop and manage monitoring and alerting systems. • Collaborate with development teams to improve architecture and deployment. • Automate repetitive tasks to increase efficiency and reduce errors. • Troubleshoot complex system issues to minimize downtime. • Document processes, systems, and configurations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸infrastructure
- ▸monitoring
- ▸alerting
- ▸automation
- ▸troubleshooting
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
Parsons is seeking a talented Site Reliability Engineer to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems. The role works closely with development and operations teams to build robust infrastructure, automate processes, and enhance system reliability, while collaborating with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to align data‑driven strategies with organizational goals. Remote work is supported, with occasional on‑site meetings in Columbia, MD. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret clearance, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and 4‑8 years in a DevOps or related role, along with a current Security+ certification. Required technical skills include Linux/Unix administration, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), automation languages (Python, Go, Bash) and tools (Ansible, Terraform), monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog), and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with incident management, performance tuning, capacity planning, and security best practices, plus strong problem‑solving and communication abilities, is essential. Desired qualifications include knowledge of database management and prior experience in a DevOps or Agile environment. This position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which delivers resources to U.S. government customers supporting missions worldwide. • Hold an active Top Secret clearance and Security+ certification. • 4‑8 years of experience in DevOps or related role. • Proficient with Linux/Unix, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), automation tools (Python, Go, Bash, Ansible, Terraform), monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and CI/CD pipelines. • Experience with incident management, performance tuning, capacity planning, and security best practices. • Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills. • Knowledge of database management and Agile environment (desired).
Requirements
- ▸top secret
- ▸security+
- ▸linux/unix
- ▸aws
- ▸ansible
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
Parsons offers a salary range of $100,900 to $176,600 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays. The company promotes a culture of excellence, close‑knit teams, and continuous growth opportunities. The posting will remain active for at least three days and typically up to thirty days until a qualified applicant is selected. Parsons is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides a safe, inclusive workplace free from discrimination. • Salary range $100,900 – $176,600. • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), life insurance, flexible schedules, holidays.
Work Environment
Hybrid