Senior DevOps Engineer

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