Cloud Systems Integration Subject Matter Expert; SME

Job Description

Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game‑changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. The Cloud Systems Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center’s (SWAC) Mission Support Office (MSO) in Chantilly and/or Reston, VA;
Colorado Springs, CO. In this role, you will translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure architecture solutions that leverage public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.

• Hands‑on experience with multi‑cloud, hybrid‑cloud orchestration platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Background in industry‑specific compliance (Risk Management Framework).
• Experience with data‑engineering and software development pipelines.
• Knowledge of multiple security domain systems integration and cross‑domain solutions.
• Coordinate with the SWAC ISSE and Mission System’s Team Lead, develop cloud engineering solutions to support scalable and surge support to SWAC Programs.
• Create network designs and schedule/roadmaps as required coordinating and updating the ISSE, MS Team Lead, IT Chief, and MSO leadership of status.
• Draft, review, and refine administrative products (memos, position papers, issue papers, operating procedures, etc.) when recommending and implementing cloud solutions.
• Research, identify, and maximize use of existing government solutions, relationships, tools, etc. to minimize recreating solutions already available.
• Recommend investment priorities and cost saving opportunities.
• Architecture Design:
• Define end‑to‑end architectural blueprints for cloud‑enabled solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Gov Cloud, FENCES, etc.) and services based on workload characteristics, compliance, and cost.
• Integration Strategy:
• Design integration patterns (API gateways, service meshes, event‑driven architectures, CI/CD pipelines) that connect on‑premises systems with cloud workloads.
• Ensure data consistency, latency, and reliability across hybrid environments.
• Security & Compliance:
• Embed security controls (identity & access management, encryption, network segmentation) into all designs.
• Align architecture with US government IT regulatory frameworks.
• Performance & Cost Optimization:
• Model capacity, scalability, and resiliency requirements.
• Implement monitoring, observability, and cost‑management practices (right‑sizing, auto‑scaling, reserved instances).
• Technical Leadership:
• Mentor development and operations teams on cloud best practices and architectural standards.
• Conduct design reviews, proof‑of‑concepts, and technology evaluations.
• Documentation & Governance:
• Produce architecture diagrams, decision logs, and reference implementations.
• Establish governance policies for cloud resource provisioning and lifecycle management.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
• Translate business goals into technical roadmaps.
• Communicate architectural trade‑offs and risk assessments to executives and non‑technical stakeholders.
• 100% onsite is required in Chantilly and/or Reston, VA;
  Colorado Springs, CO.
• Must have Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in cloud engineering.
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for SCI is required for this position.
• Special Access eligibility required;
  Counterintelligence polygraph desired.
• Certifications (required):
• DoW 8570 Information Assurance Management, Level II and/or 8140.
• Vendor agnostic cloud security (e.g., ISC2 CCSP).
• Must have the ability to thrive in a collaborative fast‑paced environment, possess strong problem‑solving skills, a deep understanding of cloud architecture, and is passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative cloud solutions.
• Strong communication skills are essential; create decision quality materials for senior leadership (technical writing, developing…