DevOps Engineer – Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in El Segundo seeks a DevOps Engineer at Level 3 or 4 to join a SCIF environment, delivering secure, automated CI/CD pipelines for space systems.

In this role you will automate cloud-native deployments, manage Kubernetes and OpenStack infrastructure, and mentor teammates while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and real-time telemetry monitoring.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of application.
• 3+ years of DevOps experience.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role managing objectives.
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Jira metrics reporting.

Responsibilities

• Automate cloud native technologies, deploy apps and provision infrastructure.
• Work with microservices and distributed architecture (containers, Kubernetes, serverless).
• Configure OpenStack cloud ecosystem to deploy optimized infra.
• Monitor resources via Nagios or equivalent tools.
• Mentor DevOps team and cross-train colleagues.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code following best practices.

Skills

DevOps experience

Jira metrics

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Linux tools

Python

Docker

Jenkins/GitLab

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

OpenStack

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a DevOps Engineer – Level 3 or 4 located in El Segundo you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.A DevOps engineer in Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems division enables rapid, reliable delivery of mission‑critical software that powers satellites, ground stations, and launch‑vehicle controls. They design and operate secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code on hardened cloud and on‑premise environments, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, stringent safety requirements, and real‑time telemetry monitoring. By bridging software development with orbital‑operations teams, they help maintain the high availability and performance needed for successful space missions.This role will primarily be performed in a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) environment. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Automate cloud native technologies, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructureWork with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technologyWork within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized infrastructureEnsure monitoring and health of the resources deployed via Nagios or other enterprise management solutionsDocument procedures used during deployment cyclesExperience with operational monitoring toolsWork with the fellow DevOps team and play a mentoring role to cross-train and grow technical talent across DevOps team and assist in troubleshooting tasksImplement clean and maintainable infrastructure-as-code that adheres to industry best practices, terraformOther duties as assignedIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.Basic Qualifications for Level 3:Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degreeRequires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance [TS/SCI] at time of application, current and within scope3+ years of DevOps experience3+ years in a technical leadership role managing technical objectivesExperience in Jira metrics reportingExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, & AnsibleExperience with Kubernetes (K8s)Basic Qualifications for Level 4:Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degreeRequires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance [TS/SCI] at time of application, current and within scope5+ years of DevOps experience5+ years in a technical leadership role managing technical objectivesExperience in Jira metrics reportingExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, & AnsibleExperience with Kubernetes (K8s) Preferred Qualifications:STEM degreeExperience in Linux tools/automation and shell scriptingExperience in PythonExperience with OpenStack managementDocker containerizationExperience with continuous integration/deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLabExperience creating, executing, and troubleshooting complex, automated processes used to configure servers and/or deploy codeCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total Rewards#SpaceEngJobsPrimary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.