DevSecOps Engineer

540 is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support the DoW in building a next-generation Air Force aircraft maintenance platform. This platform leverages Kubernetes, Docker, Google Cloud, and Apigee. DevSecOps Engineers on this team architect and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure within a high compliance environment, with a primary focus on automation and security. This platform will modernize how Air Force maintainers plan and execute maintenance and is a key part of the Air Force’s technology strategy for the coming decade.

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: Remote within the continental United States
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoW Secret clearance
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 
• Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools)
• Experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices
• Experience with cloud networking, identity, and access management concepts
• Experience working with Linux-based (Red Hat) systems 
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and secure configuration practices
• 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

• Google Cloud certifications such as Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Memcached, Redis, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools for security scanning and compliance automation
• Experience with API management platforms or service integrations (Apigee preferred)
• Experience working in DoD 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)

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.