Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) Principal/Sr Principal DevOps Engineer (*TS/SCI req) - R1019[...]

Northrop Grumman; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the Integrated National Systems Business Unit. This role involves planning processes for rapid deployment, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring security integration. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret SCI clearance and relevant experience in microservices and automation.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

9/80 work schedule

Qualifications

• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance required.
• Relevant experience based on level.
• Experience with microservices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evolve processes for rapid capability deployment.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Integrate security following agile principles.

Skills

Microservices development

Kubernetes

AWS/C2S

Terraform

Linux

Ansible

Jira

Jenkins

Git

API Security

Container Security

AWS Cloud Security

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. It offers transitioning service members valuable civilian work experience through an internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The program is open to all ranks and experience levels. Participants continue to receive military compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) to support transitioning service members. During this program, service members will perform an individual internship supporting a work schedule of approximately 40 hours per week. The program aims to provide professional development, networking, and training aligned with NG's mission and values.

Goals

Provide transitioning service members with job skills training during the last part of their military service, with the potential to transition to full-time employment at NG.

Objectives

Ensure interns are highly trained, capable, and aligned with the organization's needs, preparing them to contribute effectively from Day 1. The program includes professional development, leadership engagement, and training on NG principles, history, and responsibilities.

Outcome

Offer transitioning service members a rewarding opportunity to join Northrop Grumman.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Served at least 180 days on active duty
• Within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Honorable discharge
• Completed TAPS/TGPS
• Attended ethics brief within last 12 months
• Received approval from Unit Commander to participate

Our Payload and Ground Systems division is known for innovation and advancing sciences through technology. Join us to be part of our mission!

Position: Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Supports the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit supporting a Ground program. Locations may include Morrisville, NC; Aurora, CO; Fairfax, VA; or Linthicum, MD.

This role involves planning and evolving processes and infrastructure for rapid capability deployment, supporting CI/CD pipelines, automation, and security integration, following agile principles. Note: This position requires onsite work and does not support remote/hybrid arrangements.

Basic Qualifications

• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at application
• Relevant experience depending on level (see detailed experience requirements)
• Experience with microservices development, Kubernetes, AWS/C2S, Terraform, Linux, Ansible, Jira, Jenkins, Git, API Security, Container Security, AWS Cloud Security

Preferred Qualifications

• Active/Adjudicated Polygraph
• Experience with automation, CICD solutions, Docker, Helm, space vehicle ground segment, Agile, technical writing, team building

We support work/life balance with flexible schedules, including a 9/80 work schedule. Join us to define the possible and contribute to space systems that connect and protect millions daily. Explore your future with Northrop Grumman!

Salary Range: $100,300 - $165,500; Salary Range 2: $124,900 - $206,000. Compensation includes benefits, bonuses, and incentives. The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions with government clearance.