DevOps Engineer - R10225395

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 83,400 - 125,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonus

Company paid holidays

Job summary

A key player in defense technologies is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Colorado Springs. The role involves developing CI/CD pipelines and ensuring secure software environments. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and active DoD Secret Clearance. Preferred skills include proficiency in Docker and Agile methodologies. The salary range is competitive, from $83,400 to $125,200. A robust benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for bonuses, recognizing individual contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline is required.
• 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or none with a Master's.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of processes to streamline maturity and deployment.
• Assist in design and maintenance of secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with software security standards.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing

DevSecOps best practices

Python

Java

C++

Docker

Version control systems (Git)

Agile frameworks

Secure software development principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team in advancing software development practices. The candidate will contribute to developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, enhancing automated testing, and supporting secure, high-performing software development environments. This role is instrumental in ensuring a stable, secure posture for the software lifecycle, emphasizing DevSecOps principles to integrate security at every stage of development and deployment. This role is based in Colorado Springs, CO.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting the planning and implementation of processes and tools to streamline the maturation and deployment of capabilities with integrated security.
• Assisting in the design, building, and maintenance of secure CI/CD pipelines incorporating automated testing, code quality validation, and vulnerability scanning.
• Implementing secure provisioning and deployment approaches using containerized solutions (e.g., Docker) and modularization of deployable components.
• Ensuring compliance with software security standards and frameworks to address vulnerabilities and strengthen protection against threats.
• Supporting implementation of Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools and practices to ensure code integrity and traceability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams to enforce security policies, monitor CI/CD pipelines, and enhance secure software development lifecycles.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline) with 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application.
• Baseline experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Familiarity with one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Hands‑on proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and SCM principles.
• Exposure to Agile frameworks and development practices (e.g., Scrum or Kanban).
• Basic awareness of secure software development principles, such as OWASP standards or integrating security scanning tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with DevSecOps frameworks, including security automation integrations within CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) or experience implementing containerized security practices.
• Practical understanding of security controls like role‑based access (RBAC) and secrets management tools.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) technologies such as Kafka or messaging frameworks.
• Familiarity with software testing tools for automated security, functional, and performance verification.
• Experience applying vulnerability management and threat modeling to mitigate risks in the software development lifecycle.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00. The 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.