Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer

Join a team that's shaping the future of military communications. We're seeking a Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to help build cutting-edge systems that keep military personnel safe, connected, and informed. Work with industry experts on next-generation embedded software, advanced satellite communications, cryptography, and state-of-the-art computing architectures.

You'll design and deploy resilient, high-performance networks for UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles-delivering low latency, high throughput, anti-jamming capabilities, mobile ad hoc features, and secure IP connectivity. If you're ready to drive innovation in embedded software and communications technology, this is the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do

• Manage complex DevSecOps pipelines for our embedded systems in air-gapped environments
• Integrate tooling, apps, and scripts into the development pipelines.
• Participate in the selection of DevSecOps technologies to enable automation for product development teams
• Develop applications and scripts to support integration of software updates
• Help manage DevSecOps work for multiple programs
• Mentor, lead, and review work for lower-level engineers
• Maintain the configuration management of software products
• Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams
• Work in an agile environment (SAFe)
• Skills

github, bitbucket, gitlab, ci / cd, bamboo, jenkins, bash, python, linux, docker, podman, kubernetes, jfrog artifactory, ansible, chef, puppet, terraform, observability, monitoring tools, grafana, restful api, linux administration, ip networking, networking protocols, atlassian, agile

• Top Skills Details

github,bitbucket,gitlab,ci / cd,bamboo,jenkins,bash,python,linux,docker,podman,kubernetes,jfrog artifactory

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Proven programming experience in Bash, Python, developing scripts and automation for complex workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Git version control (BitBucket, GitLab) and CI / CD pipelines (Bamboo, Jenkins, or similar) for building, testing, and deploying software.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Linux environments, including scripting, system configuration, and software deployment.
• Familiarity with software artifact management tools such as JFrog Artifactory or equivalents.

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Familiarity with observability / monitoring tools (Grafana) and RESTful API integration.
• Strong Linux and application administration skills.
• Comfortable with C, C++, and Java, and experience in multi-threaded embedded software and communication systems.
• Knowledge of IP networking and protocols.
• Experience with Atlassian tool administration and working in Agile teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and produce high-quality results.
• Experience Level

Expert Level

• Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

• Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $95.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

• Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 2025.

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About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.