DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support a mission-critical federal program focused on cloud infrastructure, application delivery, and national security initiatives. This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on building and maintaining scalable AWS environments, automating deployment pipelines, and supporting containerized application delivery. Your work will directly support system reliability, secure deployments, and operational readiness in a cleared environment. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, cloud teams, and infrastructure specialists to deliver modern DevOps solutions across enterprise applications., Design, build, and maintain AWS-based infrastructure and deployment pipelines Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation Support containerized application deployments using Docker Configure and manage AWS Application Load Balancers (ALBs) Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and release management Support deployment and configuration of Databricks-based environments Manage and support AWS services including Redis and related components Collaborate with software engineering teams supporting Spring Boot-based applications Implement secure deployment practices including PKI and encryption Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud infrastructure, pipelines, and applications Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across cloud environments Support Agile and DevSecOps practices within a secure environment

Active Top Secret clearance Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Experience with containerization using Docker Experience configuring and managing AWS ALBs Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Experience working with Databricks environments Experience supporting AWS Redis and cloud-based data services Experience working with Spring Boot or similar application frameworks Experience with PKI, encryption, and secure system design Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working in Agile / DevSecOps environments, Experience supporting large-scale or distributed cloud environments Experience supporting federal or DoD programs Experience with performance tuning and system optimization in cloud environments

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 cloud engineering environment Direct collaboration with software, cloud, and infrastructure 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 DevOps and cloud automation solutions that directly support mission-critical systems and enable reliable, secure application delivery in a high-security environment.