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.