DevOps Engineer

TaskVerse; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a DevOps Engineer to join the Platform Engineering team at NASIC, Wright-Patterson AFB. You will build and scale foundational infrastructure and support mission-focused engineering teams, blending software development with IT operations.

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. Travel ~10% with relocation assistance possible; the role can be filled at DevOps Engineer or Principal level depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code configurations and maintenance.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration.
• Proficiency with Linux, core cloud services, and Git workflow.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and scale platform infrastructure for software delivery and mission needs.
• Develop and operate CI/CD pipelines and IaC solutions; support containers and Kubernetes workloads.
• Troubleshoot platform issues and improve system reliability and security.
• Collaborate with software, cybersecurity, and operations teams; apply secure engineering practices.

Skills

DevOps experience

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as code

Container platforms

Kubernetes / Docker Swarm

Linux

Git

Security clearance DoD Top Secret/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Security+ / CISSP certifications

OCI-compliant container tools (Podman, Docker)

CNCF tools (Harbor, Argo CD, Grafana, Prometheus, Helm)

Job description

About The Company

Northrop Grumman creates advanced systems and technologies that help protect national security and shape the future. For generations, the company has contributed to significant achievements in aerospace, defense, and space, supported by employees who bring curiosity, creativity, and a pioneering spirit to complex challenges. Northrop Grumman values diverse perspectives, thoughtful collaboration, and an environment where employees can contribute their whole selves while doing meaningful work.

About The Company

Northrop Grumman creates advanced systems and technologies that help protect national security and shape the future. For generations, the company has contributed to significant achievements in aerospace, defense, and space, supported by employees who bring curiosity, creativity, and a pioneering spirit to complex challenges. Northrop Grumman values diverse perspectives, thoughtful collaboration, and an environment where employees can contribute their whole selves while doing meaningful work.

About The Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a DevOps Engineer or Principal DevOps Engineer to join its Platform Engineering team at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The selected candidate will help build, maintain, and scale foundational infrastructure supporting mission-focused engineering teams. This position combines software development and IT operations to improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of development processes.

The position may be filled at either level, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required at the time of starting. Travel is expected approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

For the DevOps Engineer level, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least two years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with no required experience. For the Principal DevOps Engineer level, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least five years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with at least three years of experience.

Required qualifications include an active Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI clearance; an active CompTIA Security+, SecurityX, or CISSP certification; and at least two years of experience in DevOps, software development, or systems administration. Candidates must have experience with infrastructure-as-code configuration and maintenance, CI/CD pipelines, OCI-compliant container tools such as Podman or Docker, and management or troubleshooting of containerized workloads using Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Experience with Linux, core cloud services, and distributed revision control systems such as Git is also required.

Preferred qualifications include Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, CKS, or KCSP; experience with CNCF tools such as Harbor, Argo CD, Grafana, Prometheus, and Helm; and knowledge of security as code, automated vulnerability scanning, DoD STIGs, or RMF. Familiarity with enterprise automation strategies, developer portals, golden paths, microservice architectures, Agile practices, Jira, and Confluence is valued.

Responsibilities

Build, configure, maintain, and scale platform infrastructure that supports software delivery and mission requirements. Develop and operate CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code solutions, and support container platforms and Kubernetes workloads. Troubleshoot platform issues, help improve system reliability, and collaborate with software development, cybersecurity, operations, and other stakeholder teams. Apply secure engineering practices, support automated compliance and vulnerability management, and contribute to an effective DevOps approach. Communicate clearly, solve problems proactively, and maintain productive relationships with internal and external partners.

Benefits

The primary-level salary range is $83,400 to $125,200, and the secondary-level range is $103,600 to $155,400. Final compensation considers role scope, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off. The application period is estimated at 20 days and may change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance and certain other restricted roles.