Senior DevOps Engineer

KDA Consulting Inc•McLean, VA

About The Position

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.

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

Responsibilities

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
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 CloudFormation
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 CloudWatch
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 DevOps best practices and automation strategies