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