Sr Principal Engineer DevOps – Cloud DevOps (25-500)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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—Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer DevOps – Cloud DevOps (25-500) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at 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 crucial component of the Missile Defense System. It provides a vital operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimal response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a key element in all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

This individual will be responsible for deploying and maintaining a large virtualization solution spread across multiple remote sites. This environment encompasses solutions such as virtualization hypervisor platforms, remote virtual desktop infrastructure, and other direct user experience technologies, as well as additional monitoring solutions for virtual infrastructure. Must be a detail-oriented individual who can track the impact of events or actions on the underlying infrastructure being managed, such as patching and maintenance.

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, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant work experience
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Must have experience with virtualization technologies such as:

• Vmware

• Red Hat Openstack

• Nutanix

• Experience in Linux and/or Windows Server administration

• Experience With Scripting Languages Like:

• Bash

• Python

• Powershell, Or

• Ansible

• Experience working with a Scrum team in an Agile environment

• Vmware

• Red Hat Openstack

• Nutanix

• Bash

• Python

• Powershell, Or

• Ansible

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Have experience developing CI/CD pipelines with:

O   Gitlab

o   Implementing configuration management methodologies using Ansible

• Previous experience with a Nutanix hyperconverged on-premises cloud platform
• Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory
• Experience as a Scrum Master is a plus
• Previous experience with a Nutanix hyperconverged on-premises cloud platform
• Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory
• Experience as a Scrum Master is a plus

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman provide flexibility and control, letting you choose options that best fit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

·         Health Plan

·         Savings Plan

·         Paid Time Off

·         Education Assistance

• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

#Ngspace

#Cospace

#Ngfeaturedjobs

#C2bmc

Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00The 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.