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Northrop Grumman

Sr. Pr. DevOps Engineer (Top Secret) – Space Systems (Dulles)

Northrop Grumman, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792


Requisition ID: R10172459

Location:

Dulles, Virginia, United States of AmericaClearance Type:

Top SecretTelecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this positionShift:

Days (United States of America)Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available:

1At 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. 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.We have an opening for a

DevOps Engineer

to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization's

Software Factory . This position will be in

Dulles, VA . This work will primarily be performed in

a SCIF environment so onsite work is required .Job ResponsibilitiesAutomate cloud native technologies, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructureWork with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technologyWork within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized infrastructureEnsure monitoring and health of the resources deployed via Nagios or other enterprise management solutionsDocument procedures used during deployment cyclesExperience with operational monitoring toolsWork with the fellow DevOps team and play a mentoring role to cross-train and grow technical talent across DevOps team and assist in troubleshooting tasksImplement clean and maintainable infrastructure-as-code that adheres to industry best practices, terraformTo be successful in this role you should have:Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and shifting prioritiesProven troubleshooting skills and willingness to take on unfamiliar challenges3+ years of experience in Python1+ years of experience with OpenStack management3+ years of experience with Docker containerization, Kubernetes (K8s) preferred3+ years of experience with continuous integration/deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLab3+ years creating, executing, and troubleshooting complex, automated processes used to configure servers and/or deploy code5+ years in a role managing technical objectives and Jira metrics reporting3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, & AnsibleBasic Qualifications5+ years of DevOps or software development experienceVery strong experience (5+ years) in Linux tools, Ansible, and Ansible PlaybooksDemonstrated automation, test automation, and shell scripting experience (experience with Test Complete, Selenium, and/or Robot Framework preferred)Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 9 years of experience; OR a master’s degree and 7 years; OR a PhD and 4 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degreeU.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top-Secret clearance at time of applicationNorthrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:Medical401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsFlexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.

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