Senior Principal DevOps Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 has an opening for a Sr Principal DevOps Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT.

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  
• 401k  
• Educational Assistance  
• Life Insurance  
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   
• Paid Time Off   
• Health & Wellness Resources   
• Employee Discounts  
  
  

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do

We are looking for a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in containerization, deploying and configuring applications, CI/CD pipelines, and a combination of cloud and on-premises deployments. The ideal candidate will also have strong skills in configuring ports, firewalls, and managing network traffic. Exposure to software engineering and/or data engineering is a big plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient application deployment and operations.
• Utilize containerization technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes) to deploy applications in cloud environments and on-premises.
• Deploy and configure applications on AWS and other cloud platforms.
• Manage and configure network infrastructure, including ports, firewalls, and network traffic monitoring.
• Work within classified spaces maintaining the highest levels of security and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development, deployment, and operational environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Stay informed of the latest developments in DevOps practices and integrate best practices.
• Potentially take on software engineering and/or data engineering tasks as needed.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Sr Principal DevOps Engineer: 08 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 06 Years with Masters, 04 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship with Active DoD Top Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Proven experience with AWS and other cloud platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of containerization and deployment technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Strong understanding of network configuration, including ports, firewalls, and network traffic management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience working in classified spaces and adhering to security protocols.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to software engineering and/or data engineering.
• Exposure to generative AI technologies and their applications.
• Familiarity with graph data structures and databases.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages for automation.
  
  

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Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

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.