Job Requirements
Huntsville, AL
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$140,000 - $180,000
Job Description
Senior DevOps Engineer (Container Deployment) – TS Cleared
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required
Employment Type: W2 Consultant (Kforce)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more
Contact Recruiter Directly:
Brenton Anderson
Email: banderson3@kforce.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myitrecruiterbrenton/
Overview
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong development background to support a mission-critical federal program focused on modern application delivery, containerization, and national security initiatives.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on designing and scaling container-based deployments across Windows and Linux environments. Your work will directly support system reliability, deployment consistency, and operational readiness in secure environments.
You will partner closely with engineering teams to standardize CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and enhance platform capabilities in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Own and evolve container deployment pipelines across multiple environments
Build and maintain CI/CD workflows using GitLab, Jenkins, and/or GitHub
Automate build, test, release, patching, and rollback processes across Windows and Linux systems
Implement best practices for branching strategy, artifact management, versioning, and release processes
Collaborate with software engineers to improve build reliability and deployment quality
Develop reusable automation scripts, templates, and pipeline tooling
Support container packaging standards including Dockerfiles, registries, and image management
Support Kubernetes-based deployments, including workload configuration and scaling strategies (preferred)
Drive observability improvements through logging, metrics, alerting, and incident response practices
Troubleshoot issues across pipelines, applications, infrastructure, and operating systems
Mentor junior engineers and help define DevOps standards across teams
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance
8+ years of experience in DevOps, Release Engineering, or Platform Engineering
Strong development background with ability to write and maintain production-quality code
Hands-on experience with containerization and container deployment practices
Experience with CI/CD tools including GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
Experience automating deployments across Windows and Linux systems
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar
Solid understanding of SDLC, source control, branching strategies, and artifact management
Strong troubleshooting skills across application, infrastructure, and OS layers
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Kubernetes (deployment, orchestration, scaling)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices including security scanning and policy enforcement
Experience supporting systems in secure or regulated environments (DoD/IC, RMF, STIGs)
Work Environment
Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL)
Monday–Friday within standard core business hours
Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols
Fast-paced, mission-focused DevOps and platform engineering environment
Direct collaboration with development, infrastructure, and security teams
Why Join Kforce?
As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support:
Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with options to invest
Competitive weekly pay
Paid time off (where applicable)
Dedicated recruiter and care team support
Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs
Impact
This role provides the opportunity to design and deliver modern container-based deployment solutions that directly support national security missions and enable reliable, scalable system delivery in secure environments.
Apply Today
Join a team where your expertise in DevOps, automation, and containerized deployments directly contributes to mission success.
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required
Employment Type: W2 Consultant (Kforce)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more
Contact Recruiter Directly:
Brenton Anderson
Email: banderson3@kforce.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myitrecruiterbrenton/
Overview
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong development background to support a mission-critical federal program focused on modern application delivery, containerization, and national security initiatives.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on designing and scaling container-based deployments across Windows and Linux environments. Your work will directly support system reliability, deployment consistency, and operational readiness in secure environments.
You will partner closely with engineering teams to standardize CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and enhance platform capabilities in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Own and evolve container deployment pipelines across multiple environments
Build and maintain CI/CD workflows using GitLab, Jenkins, and/or GitHub
Automate build, test, release, patching, and rollback processes across Windows and Linux systems
Implement best practices for branching strategy, artifact management, versioning, and release processes
Collaborate with software engineers to improve build reliability and deployment quality
Develop reusable automation scripts, templates, and pipeline tooling
Support container packaging standards including Dockerfiles, registries, and image management
Support Kubernetes-based deployments, including workload configuration and scaling strategies (preferred)
Drive observability improvements through logging, metrics, alerting, and incident response practices
Troubleshoot issues across pipelines, applications, infrastructure, and operating systems
Mentor junior engineers and help define DevOps standards across teams
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance
8+ years of experience in DevOps, Release Engineering, or Platform Engineering
Strong development background with ability to write and maintain production-quality code
Hands-on experience with containerization and container deployment practices
Experience with CI/CD tools including GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
Experience automating deployments across Windows and Linux systems
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar
Solid understanding of SDLC, source control, branching strategies, and artifact management
Strong troubleshooting skills across application, infrastructure, and OS layers
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Kubernetes (deployment, orchestration, scaling)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices including security scanning and policy enforcement
Experience supporting systems in secure or regulated environments (DoD/IC, RMF, STIGs)
Work Environment
Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL)
Monday–Friday within standard core business hours
Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols
Fast-paced, mission-focused DevOps and platform engineering environment
Direct collaboration with development, infrastructure, and security teams
Why Join Kforce?
As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support:
Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with options to invest
Competitive weekly pay
Paid time off (where applicable)
Dedicated recruiter and care team support
Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs
Impact
This role provides the opportunity to design and deliver modern container-based deployment solutions that directly support national security missions and enable reliable, scalable system delivery in secure environments.
Apply Today
Join a team where your expertise in DevOps, automation, and containerized deployments directly contributes to mission success.
group id: kforcecx
We offer roles across all three clearance levels: Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. With a Top Secret Facilities clearance, a proven subcontractor track record and a deep understanding of agencies across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland, Justice and Federal Civilian Sectors, Kforce brings more than 20 years of experience to supporting critical missions at federal, state and local levels.
