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LAYIQ - Senior Platform DevOps Engineer at Agile Defense

Provide embedded operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping for AI-enabled tools in support of our customer.
Design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure for enterprise AI applications in cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and on-prem/air-gapped/classified environments.
Develop and optimize engineering workflows and processes to support AI model and agent development, deployment, and maintenance.
Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery of AI models, agents, and applications.
Implement and manage containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, and build and maintain control-plane guardrails — identity, policy enforcement, approvals, audit/logging, and observability.
Ensure efficient AI model and agent lifecycle management, including versioning, monitoring, and scaling.
Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to streamline deployment processes and optimize resource utilization.
Oversee system performance, security, and scalability of AI infrastructure, and support security accreditation (RMF/ATO) of AI systems.
Continuously research and implement new DevOps tools and practices to enhance efficiency.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 10+ years of experience, or Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 8+ years of experience
Advanced proficiency in DevOps principles and practices
Demonstrated expertise in containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
Proven experience in architecting and managing CI/CD pipelines
Extensive experience with AI model lifecycle management and maintenance
Active TS/SCI clearance w/ Poly
Preferred Skills: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) for infrastructure deployment and management
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
Understanding of machine learning concepts and their implications for infrastructure; continuous learning mindset to stay abreast of cutting-edge DevOps and AI advancements
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
Happy
Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful
Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest
Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble
Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry
Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle
Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
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