DevOps EngineerKDA 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 & AutomationDesign, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and continuous delivery of applicationsAutomate build, test, and deployment processes to improve development efficiency and reduce manual interventionIntegrate security scanning and compliance checks into DevSecOps pipelinesContainerization & OrchestrationDevelop and manage containerized applications using DockerDeploy, manage, and scale applications using Kubernetes or similar orchestration platformsOptimize container performance, resource utilization, and scalabilityCloud Infrastructure & DeploymentWork within cloud environments such as AWS or Azure to deploy and manage infrastructureImplement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormationSupport system modernization efforts by transitioning legacy systems to cloud-native architecturesMonitoring, Logging & System ReliabilityImplement monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatchProactively identify and resolve system performance issues and bottlenecksEnsure high availability, reliability, and fault tolerance of deployed systemsCollaboration & Agile DeliveryWork closely with software developers, system engineers, and security teams to streamline development and deployment processesParticipate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectivesProvide technical guidance on DevOps best practices and automation strategies