Legion (formerly Yurts)
Principal DevSecOps Engineer - Hybrid
Legion (formerly Yurts), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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$212,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Legion (formerly Yurts) Only considering candidates located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Candidates will need to be available to be onsite at customer location, potentially 1-2 days a week. Company overview: Lets be real, AI isnt magic; Legion was built to move beyond AI hypedelivering secure, reliable systems that work alongside the people tackling the worlds most critical challenges. Born from a Department of Defense partnership and trusted by leaders across government and enterprise, Legion embeds intelligence inside complex systems, unlocking data, accelerating human workflows, and strengthening mission-critical systems. We dont replace workflowswe optimize them, ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliability inside the platforms our partners already use. With world-class collaborators like Nvidia, HPE, and Oracle, were building intelligent infrastructure that enhances human capability and drives impact at the edge and across a range of enterprises. Were looking for bold thinkers and doers to join us in shaping the future of AI thats secure, grounded, and built to work. Job Description: This position requires at least a US Department of Defense or Intelligence SECRET clearance. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience in highly customized Kubernetes, deployment automation (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools), deployments to Microsoft Azure Cloud, and US Federal Government Risk Management Frameworks to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the deployments of our product to government customer environments and ensuring our security posture meets requirements while maintaining the high availability, performance, and security of our services. You will work closely with other Federal DevSecOps Engineers and the Yurts Platform Engineering Team to improve product deployment efficiency and configurability. Responsibilities: Lead the deployment of the Yurts product in US government compute environments using Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes/Docker, and related technologies. Architect, implement, and maintain an installer for installing our software in an on-prem environment, reusing as many components as possible between that and the cloud version. Implement, manage, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across different environments. Develop automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, backing up, patching, and deploying services. Preparing packages required for Authorization to Operate (ATO), Certification to Field (CTF), and other security requirements presented by US Government Risk Management Frameworks (RMF). Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery capabilities for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with product DevOps Engineers to establish best practices and company-wide guidelines. Work closely with the software engineering team to integrate their project deliverables into customer production cloud and/or on-prem environments. Troubleshoot complex system issues and work with customers, partners, and internal development teams to identify root causes and resolve them. Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime. Stay current with new technologies and recommend innovative solutions that increase value and improve efficiency. Enforce compliance with security best practices and policies. Participate in the creation of the company's strategic IT roadmap. This position may require travel, depending on your location. Qualifications: An active US Department of Defense or Intelligence SECRET clearance, with a willingness to obtain a TS/SCI if needed. A BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields 10+ years of experience as a DevOps or DevSecOps Engineer or equivalent software-engineering role. Extensive experience leading deployments of applications to Azure Cloud environments. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, partner vendors, end users, and cross-functional teams. Experience delivering software to multiple environments using Ansible or similar automation and configuration management technologies. Experience writing and leveraging infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or similar). Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, especially Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. Extensive experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc. Working knowledge of databases, both SQL and NoSQL and related data structures. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (i.e Bash, Python). Experience building deployment systems for rapidly developing and changing applications. Preferred Qualifications: An MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields. An active US Department of Defense or Intelligence TS/SCI clearance. Experience with containerization and deployment of Machine Learning models. Experience deploying commercial software products into government customer environments. Experience in startup environments. Why Join Us: As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our team, and your expertise will be pivotal in reaching our company goals. You will be given the opportunity to make a significant impact on our systems while working in an innovative and fast-paced environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and encourage professional growth and development. Join us on our exciting journey to push the boundaries of technology and drive transformative change in the AI and ML industry. Note: At Yurts, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of AI and ML. If you're interested in learning more about our innovative projects and the impact of AI in transforming industries, check out our blog post here: https://www.yurts.ai/blog This will give you an insight into the fascinating world of AI and the possibilities it holds for the future. Seniority level
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Principal DevSecOps Engineer - Hybrid
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Legion (formerly Yurts) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Legion (formerly Yurts) provided pay range
This range is provided by Legion (formerly Yurts). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$212,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Legion (formerly Yurts) Only considering candidates located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Candidates will need to be available to be onsite at customer location, potentially 1-2 days a week. Company overview: Lets be real, AI isnt magic; Legion was built to move beyond AI hypedelivering secure, reliable systems that work alongside the people tackling the worlds most critical challenges. Born from a Department of Defense partnership and trusted by leaders across government and enterprise, Legion embeds intelligence inside complex systems, unlocking data, accelerating human workflows, and strengthening mission-critical systems. We dont replace workflowswe optimize them, ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliability inside the platforms our partners already use. With world-class collaborators like Nvidia, HPE, and Oracle, were building intelligent infrastructure that enhances human capability and drives impact at the edge and across a range of enterprises. Were looking for bold thinkers and doers to join us in shaping the future of AI thats secure, grounded, and built to work. Job Description: This position requires at least a US Department of Defense or Intelligence SECRET clearance. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience in highly customized Kubernetes, deployment automation (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools), deployments to Microsoft Azure Cloud, and US Federal Government Risk Management Frameworks to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the deployments of our product to government customer environments and ensuring our security posture meets requirements while maintaining the high availability, performance, and security of our services. You will work closely with other Federal DevSecOps Engineers and the Yurts Platform Engineering Team to improve product deployment efficiency and configurability. Responsibilities: Lead the deployment of the Yurts product in US government compute environments using Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes/Docker, and related technologies. Architect, implement, and maintain an installer for installing our software in an on-prem environment, reusing as many components as possible between that and the cloud version. Implement, manage, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across different environments. Develop automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, backing up, patching, and deploying services. Preparing packages required for Authorization to Operate (ATO), Certification to Field (CTF), and other security requirements presented by US Government Risk Management Frameworks (RMF). Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery capabilities for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with product DevOps Engineers to establish best practices and company-wide guidelines. Work closely with the software engineering team to integrate their project deliverables into customer production cloud and/or on-prem environments. Troubleshoot complex system issues and work with customers, partners, and internal development teams to identify root causes and resolve them. Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime. Stay current with new technologies and recommend innovative solutions that increase value and improve efficiency. Enforce compliance with security best practices and policies. Participate in the creation of the company's strategic IT roadmap. This position may require travel, depending on your location. Qualifications: An active US Department of Defense or Intelligence SECRET clearance, with a willingness to obtain a TS/SCI if needed. A BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields 10+ years of experience as a DevOps or DevSecOps Engineer or equivalent software-engineering role. Extensive experience leading deployments of applications to Azure Cloud environments. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, partner vendors, end users, and cross-functional teams. Experience delivering software to multiple environments using Ansible or similar automation and configuration management technologies. Experience writing and leveraging infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or similar). Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, especially Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. Extensive experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc. Working knowledge of databases, both SQL and NoSQL and related data structures. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (i.e Bash, Python). Experience building deployment systems for rapidly developing and changing applications. Preferred Qualifications: An MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields. An active US Department of Defense or Intelligence TS/SCI clearance. Experience with containerization and deployment of Machine Learning models. Experience deploying commercial software products into government customer environments. Experience in startup environments. Why Join Us: As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our team, and your expertise will be pivotal in reaching our company goals. You will be given the opportunity to make a significant impact on our systems while working in an innovative and fast-paced environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and encourage professional growth and development. Join us on our exciting journey to push the boundaries of technology and drive transformative change in the AI and ML industry. Note: At Yurts, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of AI and ML. If you're interested in learning more about our innovative projects and the impact of AI in transforming industries, check out our blog post here: https://www.yurts.ai/blog This will give you an insight into the fascinating world of AI and the possibilities it holds for the future. Seniority level
Seniority level
Director Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Software Development and Defense and Space Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Legion (formerly Yurts) by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in
Washington DC-Baltimore Area . Washington, DC $95,000.00-$125,000.00 2 months ago Potomac, MD $125,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago Reston, VA $75,000.00-$100,000.00 2 months ago Washington, DC $65,000.00-$185,000.00 9 months ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $130,000.00-$150,000.00 6 days ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr