In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for. **Job Description:** Parsons is seeking a talented **DevOps Automation Engineer** to join our Threat Analysis team! This engineer will be part of a diverse team supporting a modeling & simulation (M&S) program. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing build systems for complex software projects that support cross-compilation, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware-specific toolchains. You will help to develop our automation and build pipelines, improve the integration/release process, and work closely with developers and QA teams to ensure efficient and reliable builds across multiple platforms. **What You'll Be Doing:** + Design, implement, and maintain robust CMake build scripts for cross-platform software projects + Maintain and improve build scripts, tools, and infrastructure - Refactor and modernize existing build systems to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability + Optimize build performance - Improve the speed and efficiency of the build process by optimizing CMake configurations and build strategies + Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automate build processes + Troubleshoot and resolve build-related issues across various environments + Ensure compatibility across various operating systems (Linux, Windows) + Document build processes and provide training/support to other engineers as needed **Required Clearance:** + Candidate must be a US Citizen **and** have the ability to obtain a SECRET Clearance + Active Secret Clearance preferred **What Required Skills You'll Bring:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years' of relevant experience + Experience developing complex build systems that use C++ libraries and Linux + Strong experience using CMake in large-scale C++ or multi-language projects + Experience in a release engineering and/or DevOps or build engineer role + Expertise with Git, branching strategies, merging, Pull Requests etc. + Familiarity with continuous integration systems such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar + Proficient with scripting; particularly Shell and Python + Experience in configuration management for deploying, configuring, and managing servers and systems + Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and code review + Excellent problem solving and debugging skills, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills **What Desired Skills You'll Bring:** + Familiarity with conan, vcpkg, or other C++ package managers + Knowledge of C++ or related programming languages + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills + Excellent communication and collaboration abilities + Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team **Security Clearance Requirement:** None 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: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00 We 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! 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/ . About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.