Senior DevOps Engineer

KDA CONSULTING INC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KDA Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical IC programs with secure, scalable software delivery.

You will design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automated deployment solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on containerization experience, orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes, and strong automation skills across AWS or Azure environments, plus IaC tooling like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven DevOps experience with CI/CD and automation.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell; Git familiarity.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure, scalable software delivery.
• Develop containerized apps with Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure with AWS or Azure; implement IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation).
• Implement monitoring and logging with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and security teams; participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

DevOps

CI/CD

Automation

Agile Delivery

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

CloudWatch

Git

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