DevOps Engineer/Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT)

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,

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EngineeringDevops Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Responsibilities

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As a DevOps Engineer, you will combine software development and IT operations to create a more streamlined and efficient development process by implementing and managing DevOps practices across the organization. You will help design, build, and operate the platforms and pipelines that enable secure, reliable delivery of mission applications.

Candidates may be considered for DevOps Engineer (Level 2) or Principal DevOps Engineer (Level 3) based on education and years of relevant experience.

Requirements

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Education / Years of Experience:
- DevOps Engineer (Level 2):
  - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience
    OR master’s degree with 0 years of experience
- Principal DevOps Engineer (Level 3):
  - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience
    OR master’s degree with 3+ years of experience
Clearance and Certifications:
- Active Department of Defense Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
- Active CompTIA Security+, SecurityX, or CISSP certification
Core Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in DevOps, software development, or systems administration

Experience with configuration and maintenance of DevOps Infrastructure as Code tools and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with OCI‑compliant container technologies and tools such as Podman or Docker
Experience managing and troubleshooting containerized workloads, specifically using Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
Experience with the Linux operating system and familiarity with core cloud services, including virtual machines, storage, and networking
Experience with distributed revision control systems such as Git
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go to improve platform efficiency
Kubernetes‑related certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer), CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), or KCSP (Kubernetes Certified Service Provider)
Experience with the configuration and administration of CNCF tools such as Harbor, ArgoCD, Grafana, Prometheus, and Helm
Experience implementing “security as code”, including automated vulnerability scanning and compliance‑driven infrastructure (e.g., DoD STIGs / RMF)
Experience designing enterprise‑wide automation strategies and establishing golden paths / developer portals to reduce cognitive load for engineering teams
Experience working in an Agile environment and familiarity with Agile principles and practices
Experience with project / issue tracking software such as Jira and Confluence
Demonstrated understanding of microservice architectures

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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.