Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal DevOps Deputy/Lead Engineer (TS) Space Systems (Dulles)
Northrop Grumman, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
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 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 and landing on the moon. We look for people with bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, all while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a whole‑self approach to work, driving us to do what others think is impossible. Our employees aren’t just part of history; they are making history.
We have an opening for a
Deputy/Lead DevOps Lead Engineer
in the Tactical Space organization. The position is located in Dulles, VA and requires a Top Secret clearance to start. The role is performed in a SCIF environment; onsite work is required.
Job Responsibilities
Automate cloud‑native technologies, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructure.
Work with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology.
Work within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized infrastructure.
Ensure monitoring and health of the resources deployed via Nagios or other enterprise management solutions.
Document procedures used during deployment cycles.
Use operational monitoring tools effectively.
Collaborate with the DevOps team, mentoring cross‑training and troubleshooting activities.
Implement clean, maintainable infrastructure‑as‑code using Terraform and other industry best practices.
To be Successful in This Role You Should Have:
Excel in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and quick deadlines.
Strong troubleshooting skills and readiness to tackle unfamiliar challenges.
5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and Ansible.
Over 5 years of experience with Linux tools/automation, shell scripting, and Python programming.
2+ years of AWS experience.
3+ years of managing OpenStack environments.
5+ years of experience with Docker containerization; Kubernetes (K8s) orchestration preferred.
Extensive experience (5+ years) with continuous integration/deployment tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
Proven ability to create, execute, and troubleshoot complex automated processes for server configuration and code deployment (5+ years).
Demonstrated leadership in DevOps projects.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 8 years of experience; OR a master’s degree and 6 years; OR a PhD and 4 years. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of DevOps or software development experience (general IT experience alone is not sufficient).
5+ years in a technical leadership role managing technical objectives and Jira metrics reporting.
Experience with adjacent technologies such as AWS, Ansible, Kubernetes, Oracle Cloud, and OpenShift is welcomed.
U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top‑Secret clearance at the time of application.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Educational assistance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee Assistance Programs & work/life solutions
Paid time off and health & wellness resources
Employee discounts and flexible schedules (e.g., 9/80 work schedule)
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 the Northrop Grumman website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and other restricted positions.
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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 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 and landing on the moon. We look for people with bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, all while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a whole‑self approach to work, driving us to do what others think is impossible. Our employees aren’t just part of history; they are making history.
We have an opening for a
Deputy/Lead DevOps Lead Engineer
in the Tactical Space organization. The position is located in Dulles, VA and requires a Top Secret clearance to start. The role is performed in a SCIF environment; onsite work is required.
Job Responsibilities
Automate cloud‑native technologies, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructure.
Work with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology.
Work within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized infrastructure.
Ensure monitoring and health of the resources deployed via Nagios or other enterprise management solutions.
Document procedures used during deployment cycles.
Use operational monitoring tools effectively.
Collaborate with the DevOps team, mentoring cross‑training and troubleshooting activities.
Implement clean, maintainable infrastructure‑as‑code using Terraform and other industry best practices.
To be Successful in This Role You Should Have:
Excel in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and quick deadlines.
Strong troubleshooting skills and readiness to tackle unfamiliar challenges.
5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, and Ansible.
Over 5 years of experience with Linux tools/automation, shell scripting, and Python programming.
2+ years of AWS experience.
3+ years of managing OpenStack environments.
5+ years of experience with Docker containerization; Kubernetes (K8s) orchestration preferred.
Extensive experience (5+ years) with continuous integration/deployment tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
Proven ability to create, execute, and troubleshoot complex automated processes for server configuration and code deployment (5+ years).
Demonstrated leadership in DevOps projects.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 8 years of experience; OR a master’s degree and 6 years; OR a PhD and 4 years. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of DevOps or software development experience (general IT experience alone is not sufficient).
5+ years in a technical leadership role managing technical objectives and Jira metrics reporting.
Experience with adjacent technologies such as AWS, Ansible, Kubernetes, Oracle Cloud, and OpenShift is welcomed.
U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top‑Secret clearance at the time of application.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Educational assistance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee Assistance Programs & work/life solutions
Paid time off and health & wellness resources
Employee discounts and flexible schedules (e.g., 9/80 work schedule)
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 the Northrop Grumman website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and other restricted positions.
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