# Senior DevOps Engineer

**Company:** [KDA Consulting Inc](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/6MsLG4srk1pHu7xrxirmy1.md)
**Location:** McLean, United States
**Workplace:** on site

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## 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