Senior DevOps Engineer (Container Deployment) โ TS Cleared
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal โ Onsite MโF, 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
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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)
MondayโFriday 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, youโll 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. The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking โApply Todayโ you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.