DevSecOps Engineer - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• 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

Requirements

• 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)

Benefits

• 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