DevSecOps Engineer

540 is looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to help build an API management platform for data sharing across the Department of Defense powered by Apigee and AWS. You will join a team with a mission to create performant and API-first solutions for emerging government requirements including: API enablement of DoD systems, Authentication / Authorization requirements, utilization of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), etc. 

As a DevSecOps Engineer you will work to operationalize and enhance environments (Prod and Non-Prod) to support existing and new integrations of various components to the platform, including: installation and configuration of the API management tool (Apigee), installation and configuration of an API Developer Portal, and installation and configuration of Single Sign-On.

Location: Arlington, VA area preferred to support occasional in-person requirements; open to remote within the continental United States with occasional travel (up to 25% expected)
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, must be a US Citizen that currently possesses a DoD Secret clearance, or has the ability to obtain
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)
540 Internal Thrive Level: DevSecOps Engineer II or III

WHY 540?

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience with Cloud Service Providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• 3+ years of experience creating / maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• In-depth knowledge of DevSecOps best practices
• Experience with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Firm understanding of networking concepts
• Experience with Git and the Gitflow development workflow
• Experience administering linux systems (specifically RHEL)
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI):
• Creating self-signed certificates and certificate authorities
• Creating keystores and truststores
• Experience with containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes):
• Working with Dockerfiles to create custom images
• Deploying containerized applications
• Monitoring containerized applications
• Currently possesses CompTIA Security+ or has the ability to obtain within 3 months of employment, in addition to any other required certifications 
• Proficiency with macOS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently (as if on an island) with clients, but also be a consummate team player

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience managing web/proxy servers (Apache httpd, nginx, haproxy)
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Memcached, Redis, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch
• Experience with API Gateways (Apigee, Kong, Tyk, etc.)
• Experience deploying applications in DoD or other accredited federal environments that require IA certification and accreditation to deploy
• Experience with securing sensitive data (including security marking standards such as DoD Banner Lines or ISM)
• Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (AWS CloudWatch, Splunk)

BENEFITS & PERKS

• 100% covered health, dental and vision premium for employees, optional dependent coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Home Office allowance
• Reimbursement for trainings / certifications
• Paid AWS Developer account
• Fully loaded Macbook Pro
• Referral Bonus - good people know good people
• Annual Social Events (hackathon, holiday party, charity golf tournament, etc.)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.