Sr Principal Engineer Systems - DevOps Lead

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 142,200 - 213,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office in the United States is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer. This role involves implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bamboo and Jenkins, while adhering to security protocols. Candidates must possess a strong foundation in automation and scripting, with a requirement for active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $142,200.00 – $213,400.00 along with various benefits like health insurance and PTO. Relocation assistance may also be available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in related engineering roles for Bachelor's degree holders.
• 6+ years of experience for Master's degree holders.
• 4+ years of experience for PhD holders.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain build and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity for code transfers and merges.
• Document processes and configurations.

Skills

DevOps

Automation scripting

Software testing frameworks

Bamboo

GitLab

Jenkins

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Infrastructure as code

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline

Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a STEM discipline

Tools

Bamboo

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain build and deployment pipelines using Bamboo, GitLab, and Jenkins.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to support CI/CD workflows.
• Develop and maintain processes for DevOps, including software releases, configuration management, data management, automation, and testing.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity to assist in code transfers and merges across networks.
• Collaborate with software development and IT teams to streamline release processes and improve system reliability.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot build failures, deployment issues, and infrastructure bottlenecks.
• Document processes, configurations, and runbooks for team use.
• Apply security and compliance practices to DevOps activities in accordance with NG standards.
• Define and evolve DevOps roadmap aligned with program needs.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline with 8 years of related experience; or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related experience.
• More than 5 years of experience in DevOps, site‑reliability, or related engineering roles.
• Experience with Bamboo, GitLab, and/or Jenkins.
• Experience with software testing frameworks.
• Experience with scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within the time required by business needs.
• Must have a DoD 8140 CompTIA Security+ certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools.
• Awareness of security best practices in DevOps and software delivery.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and basic orchestration concepts.
• A current active in‑scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP)/SCI.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 – $213,400.00. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives at higher levels. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Other Conditions

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel up to 10% of the time may be required.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Location

Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.