Sr Principal DevOps Engineer (Cloud) (26-297)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; 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 is seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer to deploy and manage on‑prem cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure for C2BMC Global environments. This on‑site role is based at Schriever Space Force Base, CO and requires Top Secret clearance with no remote work.

You will build and scale Kubernetes clusters using NKP/OpenShift, automate with Ansible, and implement CI/CD pipelines with GitLab.

Qualifications

• Active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II+
• Top Secret DoD clearance required at start
• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years experience or Master’s with 6 years, or 12 years experience as alternative to degree

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain, and manage on-premises cloud clusters using Nutanix and/or Red Hat OpenShift
• Scale enterprise Kubernetes clusters with NKP and OpenShift
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and GitLab Runners
• Automate infrastructure with Ansible
• Document configurations and procedures
• Support troubleshooting and maintain system stability
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to integrate capabilities

Skills

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Helm

Kubernetes Operators

Ansible

GitLab

GitLab Runners

Nutanix Kubernetes Platform

Nutanix

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

VMware

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer (Cloud) (26-297) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

We are seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer to deploy, manage, and maintain large-scale on-premises cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure solutions that underpin C2BMC Global capabilities. The core focus of this role is lifecycle management of containerized environments and infrastructure automation.

Essential Functions:

• Deploy, maintain, and manage the lifecycle of on-premises cloud clusters using Nutanix and/or Red Hat OpenShift for mission-critical C2BMC Global environments
• Manage and scale enterprise Kubernetes clusters utilizing Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) and OpenShift, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience
• Deploy applications, services, and middleware using Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators, supporting continuous delivery of new capabilities
• Utilize Ansible for extensive infrastructure automation and configuration management across virtualized and containerized environments
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support infrastructure using GitLab, including the configuration and management of GitLab Runners
• Track and analyze the impact of events and changes on the underlying infrastructure, including proactive monitoring, patching, and maintenance of virtual machines, containers, and platform services
• Collaborate with system engineering, software development, cyber, and operations teams to integrate new capabilities and ensure secure, reliable, and efficient infrastructure
• Document designs, configuration baselines, automation playbooks, and operating procedures to support repeatable, scalable deployments
• Support troubleshooting of infrastructure and platform issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to maintain system stability
• Contribute to continuous improvement of DevOps practices, tools, and processes to increase automation, reduce manual effort, and improve delivery velocity

Basic Qualifications:

• Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree.
• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start.
• The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period.
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these additional qualifications will be especially competitive:

• Prior experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automation, tooling, and integration
• Experience administering virtualization technologies such as VMware
• Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory integration in a cloud or hybrid environment
• Experience operating in Agile/Scrum teams; Scrum Master certification or equivalent experience is a plus
• Familiarity with secure DevOps practices and integrating security controls into infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience supporting mission-critical, highly available systems in defense or other regulated environments

What We Can Offer You:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and DevelopmentFlexible Work Arrangements

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following: https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Primary Level Salary Range:

$129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea, and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.