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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Operations Engineer - **Company:** 540 - **Location:** Patrick Space Force Base, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Linux System Administration, Machine Learning, Fortify (Software), Software Vulnerability Management, Policy as Code, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Containerization, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Devsecops, Static Application Security Testing - **Published:** June 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8914193/security-operations-engineer ## About the Role 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, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferred) 540 Internal Thrive Level: Security Specialist III, 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or related roles Experience working with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Experience completing the RMF process from start to finish, including required documentation Experience creating and managing ATO packages in eMASS Familiarity with DoD security frameworks and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 Familiarity with STIGs and cybersecurity scanning (SAST, Fortify) Familiarity with securing containerized environments and cloud-native applications Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security integration Experience in Cybersecurity automation (policy as code) CompTIA Security+ certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) NICE TO HAVE Experience supporting Google Cloud environments (GCP) Experience securing machine learning operations (MLOps) Familiarity with cloud security concepts Experience working with Linux-based systems Experience supporting cybersecurity efforts within high-security or highly-regulated environments BENEFITS & PERKS ## Description 540 is seeking a Security Operations 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 support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across a complex cloud and platform environment. 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