Senior DevOps Engineer

About the role

KDA Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community (IC). This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automated deployment solutions to enable efficient, secure, and scalable software delivery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with containerization, orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms, along with a strong foundation in automation and system reliability.

Responsibilities

• CI/CD Pipeline Development & Automation: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and continuous delivery of applications; automate build, test, and deployment processes to improve development efficiency and reduce manual intervention; integrate security scanning and compliance checks into DevSecOps pipelines.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker; deploy, manage, and scale applications using Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms; optimize container performance, resource utilization, and scalability.
• Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment: Work within cloud environments such as AWS or Azure to deploy and manage infrastructure; implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation; support system modernization efforts by transitioning legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.
• Monitoring, Logging & System Reliability: Implement monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch; proactively identify and resolve system performance issues and bottlenecks; ensure high availability, reliability, and fault tolerance of deployed systems.
• Collaboration & Agile Delivery: Work closely with software developers, system engineers, and security teams to streamline development and deployment processes; participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; provide technical guidance on DevOps best practices and automation strategies.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipeline development, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.