Senior DevOps Engineer

KDA Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Dev Ops 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.

• 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 Dev Sec Ops  pipelines

• 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

• 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 Cloud Formation
• Support system modernization efforts by transitioning legacy systems to cloud‑native architectures

• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Cloud Watch
• Proactively identify and resolve system performance issues and bottlenecks
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and fault tolerance of deployed systems

• 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 Dev Ops best practices and automation strategies

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