DevOps Software Engineer II - Secret Clearance (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration in Colorado Springs is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, implement, and maintain scalable DevOps pipelines for the C2BMC program. You will develop applications in Python and Java, automate using Bash/PowerShell, and document architectures and tooling to support enterprise-scale networks.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8140 IAT II certification, and 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, with 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 0 years; or 6 years of relevant work experience as alternative.
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) at the time of application and maintain it throughout contract.
• Active in-scope DoD‑issued Secret security clearance at the time of application
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time
• Effective communicator with writing and presentation skills, proficient with PowerPoint and Visio
• Experience coding in Python and Java, plus scripting in Bash and PowerShell
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Ability to script and test automation for software tools
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, API integration (REST), and Git

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable DevOps solutions and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve automation, reliability, and system performance.
• Design, build, implement, and maintain a CI/CD pipeline using GitLab and Jenkins.
• Develop and maintain complex software applications using Python, Java, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Implement solutions for an enterprise-scale network, including IaC and SDN.
• Develop and maintain documentation for software, CI/CD pipelines, architecture, configuration, and tooling.
• Enhance automation scripts and services using Python or Java to improve DevOps workflows.
• Support after-hours activities as needed

Skills

Python

Java

Bash

PowerShell

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

OOP

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Engineering/Math/Physics

Master’s Degree in related field

6 years of relevant experience as alternative to degree

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

Visio

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration in Colorado Springs is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, implement, and maintain scalable DevOps pipelines for the C2BMC program. You will develop applications in Python and Java, automate using Bash/PowerShell, and document architectures and tooling to support enterprise-scale networks.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8140 IAT II certification, and 10% travel.