Software EngineeringDCWF 627
DevSecOps Specialist
Designs, develops, and integrates secure development, security, and operations practices and automated CI/CD pipelines across the software lifecycle.
Also seen as: Development, Security, Operations (DevSecOps) Specialist
Baseline certifications for this role
No single commercial certification is the baseline for this work role in our mapping. Roles like this are typically qualified through education or DoD-provided training rather than a commercial exam. Confirm the accepted foundational options for your proficiency level in the Qualification Matrix v2.1.
Proficiency levels — what changes
Moving Basic to Advanced shifts from maintaining established pipelines to architecting secure CI/CD platforms and embedding security automation across multiple teams.
Basic
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the work role's tasks. Entry-level qualification options apply.
Intermediate
Contributes to and applies the work role's tasks with growing independence.
Advanced
Develops, reviews, and approves the work role's tasks. A cascading rule applies: an option that qualifies at a higher proficiency level also qualifies at the lower levels.
DevSecOps Specialist & DoD 8140 — FAQ
What certification do I need for DCWF DevSecOps Specialist 627?
No commercial certification from the baseline list is mapped to work role 627. Qualification is through DoD-owned training and software-engineering education pathways.