Description
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)
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.
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