Senior Principal Engineer Software - DevOps & Cloud

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer specializing in DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure in Melbourne, FL. This role involves designing and developing software, managing cloud tools, and collaborating in a fast-paced Agile environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in STEM with relevant experience, proficiency in programming languages, and a Secret security clearance. The role offers a competitive salary of $122,800 – $184,200, along with various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in related fields with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's.
• Programming languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, etc.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software for end-users.
• Manage cloud infrastructure tools and data.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle.

Skills

Software implementation

Cloud technologies

Cyber remediation compliance

Container management

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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.

Sr. Principal Software Engineer - DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure – Melbourne, FL.

In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end‑user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for managing cloud infrastructure tools and data for the Aircraft Ground Systems team. You will work with multi‑disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

Essential Functions

• Work in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers.
• Manage cloud infrastructure tools and data.
• Manage and improve container orchestration and deployment strategies.
• Develop tools to manage continuous integration, software stack support, code quality and coverage.
• Ensure and develop tools for monitoring security, privacy, and integrity of data and other resources.
• Setup an overall Cloud‑native Software Factory.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; OR PhD with 4 years of related experience.
• Ability to implement software and scripts in one or more programming languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Go, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, and/or KornShell.
• Knowledge of at least one of the following Cloud technologies and service providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft (MS) Azure, Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of defining roadmap, architecting, designing, implementing cyber remediation and cyber compliance (Risk Management Framework – RMF).
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or certification with cloud and container management & security technologies such as VMWare, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Redhat OpenShift, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Nomad.
• Recent demonstrated experience defining roadmap, architecting, designing, implementing cyber remediation and cyber compliance (Risk Management Framework – RMF).
• Recent demonstrated experience architecting, designing, implementing, maintaining, and administering micro‑services for Cloud and Application Systems tracing to user/system requirements using cloud services such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS.
• Recent demonstrated professional experience with one of the following continuous deployment systems: Octopus, ArgoCD, CodeStream, ElectricFlow, AWS and/or CodePipeline.
• Experience working in an Agile framework.

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00. 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 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.