Automation Architect Lead – FAA BNATCS
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Job Description:
The Automation Architect Lead serves as the technical authority for automation design, strategy, and implementation across the BNATCS Program. This role will lead the design and deployment of enterprise-scale automation frameworks that improve system efficiency, integration, and reliability within a large, complex environment. The Architect will collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, and program teams to define and execute the automation roadmap in alignment with mission and customer objectives.
This is a senior technical leadership role requiring deep experience with systems automation, orchestration, and integration within distributed or mission-critical infrastructures.
What You'll Be Doing:
Define and drive the BNATCS automation architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise engineering and integration objectives.
Lead design and implementation of automation solutions across infrastructure, application deployment, monitoring, and configuration management.
Evaluate and integrate modern automation tools, frameworks, and practices (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Python scripting, Kubernetes, Docker).
Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify automation opportunities that reduce manual effort, increase reliability, and improve scalability.
Develop automation standards, reusable templates, and documentation to ensure consistency and maintainability across program environments.
Serve as the lead technical advisor for automation-related initiatives, guiding design reviews, technical assessments, and implementation planning.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and network engineering to ensure automation aligns with compliance and security controls.
Mentor engineering teams in automation best practices, tool utilization, and process integration.
Support ongoing innovation and continuous improvement through technology evaluation and proof-of-concept efforts.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of experience in systems engineering or IT automation, including 5+ years in a senior or lead architect capacity.
Proven experience designing and implementing automation in large-scale, distributed, or mission-critical environments.
Expertise with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, or similar.
Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud or virtualized environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex automation initiatives.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience supporting FAA, defense, or federal engineering programs.
Knowledge of systems integration within secure or classified environments.
Background in DevSecOps implementation and automated compliance validation.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability toolchains (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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: $144,800.00 - $260,600.00We 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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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