ParsonsKellogg · 15 hours ago
Cloud Architect
US - VA, Reston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expParsons is a company that values innovation and growth, and they are seeking a Cloud Architect to design and implement large-scale mission systems across AWS and on-premises environments. The role involves leading the architecture of secure Infrastructure-as-Code patterns and collaborating with various teams to enhance system reliability and deployment efficiency.
AdvertisingMarketing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI security clearance (mandatory)
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
ParsonsKellogg
ParsonsKellogg has stood apart in the $20 billion promotional products industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-08-05
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