Senior DevOps Engineer

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. 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 W/ Polygraph 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