Senior DevOps Engineer

KDA CONSULTING INC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the intelligence sector is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, alongside automation and system reliability expertise. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. This position emphasizes collaboration within Agile teams to enhance software delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph Required.
• Demonstrated experience in DevOps and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and fault tolerance of systems.

Skills

DevOps

CI/CD pipeline development

Automation

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

CloudWatch

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

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.