DevSecOps Engineer

540 is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support our partnership with Google and the Department of War in advancing mission-critical capabilities for a global data processing platform. This platform leverages Machine Learning, modern cloud and containerized technologies to ingest, process, and analyze high-volume, time-series data.

In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and platform services that enable reliable and compliant system delivery. You will work closely with engineers, architects, and cybersecurity stakeholders to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle and ensure systems are scalable, resilient, and secure within highly regulated, high-impact environments.

Location : Patrick SFB, FL or Arlington, VA. Candidates should be local to either location. Onsite support may be required based on mission and customer needs. Travel up to 25%

Citizenship Clearance Requirement : Per client requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active DoW clearance with TS/SCI eligibility

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)

540 Internal Thrive Level: DevSecOps Engineer III

WHY 540?

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems.

HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT

Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting cloud-native applications and services

Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform to provision and manage cloud resources

Integrate security controls and best practices into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps)

Support deployment and operation of containerized workloads and cloud-native data pipelines

Collaborate with engineers and architects to implement scalable, secure, and resilient system designs

Automate build, test, and deployment workflows across multiple environments

Support vulnerability management, remediation, and secure configuration practices

Implement and maintain cloud security controls, identity management, and access policies

Monitor system performance, reliability, and security posture across environments

Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and system configurations

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery aligns with mission needs and compliance requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE

5+ years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps engineering roles

Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools)

Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Helm)

Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices

Experience with cloud networking, identity, and access management concepts

Familiarity with vulnerability management and secure configuration practices

Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, Bash, Go, etc.)

Experience working with Linux-based systems

Experience with cloud networking, multi-region deployments

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

CompTIA Security+ certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with Google Cloud services such as Cloud Run, Dataflow, Cloud Build, Pub/Sub, or BigQuery

Google Cloud certifications such as Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Experience supporting high-throughput or data-intensive platforms

Familiarity with DevSecOps tools for security scanning and compliance automation

Experience with API management platforms or service integrations

Experience working in DoW or other regulated federal environments

Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, or security compliance frameworks

Experience with STIGs and securing systems in classified or high-security environments

BENEFITS PERKS

Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off

Health, dental and vision insurance plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401k with employer match

Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability

Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)

Paid cloud developer accounts

Referral bonuses

HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee lunches)

Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)

Access to 540’s Washington Capitals Nationals tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

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