DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance

540 is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support our partnership with Google and the Department of Defense 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 DoD 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 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.