Senior DevOps Engineer

KDA Consulting Inc; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KDA Consulting Inc seeks a skilled DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automated deployment solutions for mission-critical IC programs.

The candidate will work with Docker and Kubernetes, implement IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation, and ensure reliability, security, and scalability across cloud environments such as AWS or Azure. Strong scripting and Git experience required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Automation of build, test, and deploy processes.
• Security scanning and compliance checks in DevSecOps.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for applications.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency.
• Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into pipelines.
• Develop and manage containerized apps using Docker and orchestrators.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure in AWS/Azure; use IaC tools.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Automation

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

Job description

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

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