DevSecOps Engineer

Summary

Join 540 as a DevSecOps Engineer and contribute to a significant data transformation and workflow solution for the US Army. You will modernize a legacy financial system by migrating it to the cloud and developing innovative cloud-first solutions. This role demands strong AWS expertise, a security-focused mindset, and proficiency in automating security processes. Responsibilities include integrating security into DevOps pipelines, ensuring compliance, and conducting vulnerability assessments. The position is remote within the continental US (East Coast hours) with occasional travel. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 6+ years of experience in DevSecOps, cloud security, or related roles
• Strong AWS experience, including IAM, VPC security, KMS, GuardDuty, and AWS Security Hub
• Experience with STIG hardening and compliance enforcement in cloud and on-prem environments
• Hands-on experience with ACAS (Tenable Nessus SecurityCenter) for vulnerability scanning and remediation
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DoD RMF)
• Experience with container security for Kubernetes, Docker, or AWS ECS/EKS
• Strong knowledge of security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop a data transformation and workflow solution for the US Army
• Deploy and operate a replacement for a legacy financial system to the cloud
• Innovate new cloud-first solutions for the US Army’s data management ecosystem
• Integrate security into DevOps pipelines
• Ensure compliance with security policies
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation

Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, AWS Security Specialty
• Held a CAC/PIV and/or DoD security clearance within the last 24 months
• Experience with log management tools
• Familiarity with DevSecOps frameworks and best practices
• Experience working in government or DoD environments

Benefits

• 100% covered health, dental and vision premium for employees, optional dependent coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Home Office allowance
• Reimbursement for trainings / certifications
• Paid AWS Developer account
• Referral Bonus - good people know good people
• Annual Social Events (540 week, hackathon, holiday party, charity golf tournament, etc.)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals tickets