FBI - Senior DevOps GITLAB Engineer

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., 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

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, 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)

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.

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.

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