Job Title: DevOps Engineer
Location: Maryland (Onsite / Hybrid)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Polygraph

Position Overview:
LKA & Associates is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will have experience designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in classified environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Support containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Automate system deployments and configuration management
• Collaborate with software engineers and system administrators to optimize performance and security
• Ensure compliance with security and operational standards in classified environments

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI or Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
• Strong experience with Linux/Unix environments
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in IC or DoD environments
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks
• Experience with monitoring tools and system performance tuning