DevOps Engineer

About The CompanyNorthrop Grumman is a leading global security company dedicated to providing innovative solutions in aerospace, defense, and technology. With a rich history of pioneering advancements, Northrop Grumman has been at the forefront of technological innovation, contributing to significant milestones such as the first transatlantic flight, stealth aircraft development, and lunar landings. The company fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work. Committed to making history and shaping the future, Northrop Grumman offers employees the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives worldwide and secure a better tomorrow.About The RoleNorthrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer at Level 3 or 4 to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting critical missions through the automation and deployment of cloud-native technologies, ensuring the resilience and efficiency of our infrastructure. The position can be based in either Dulles, VA, or El Segundo, CA, and involves working primarily in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment. The role is 100% onsite, with a 9/80 work schedule that provides every other Friday off. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and mentoring to foster growth and innovation within the DevOps team. This role involves travel up to 10% and may require relocation assistance.QualificationsThe ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance at the time of application and be a U.S. citizen. The role is open to candidates with varying levels of experience, depending on the level applied for:Level 3 (Principal): Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree; Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 1 year of relevant experience. Candidates should have at least 3+ years of DevOps experience, technical leadership experience, and familiarity with Jira metrics, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and Kubernetes.Level 4 (Senior Principal): Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree; Master's with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have 5+ years of DevOps experience, leadership experience, and expertise in Jira, Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.Preferred qualifications include a STEM degree, experience with Linux automation and scripting, Python, OpenStack, Docker, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab, and troubleshooting complex automated processes.ResponsibilitiesAs a DevOps Engineer at Northrop Grumman, your responsibilities will include:Automating cloud-native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning critical infrastructure to support mission requirements.Working with microservices and distributed application architectures, including containers, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies.Configuring and deploying optimized infrastructure within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem.Monitoring system health and resource utilization using enterprise tools such as Nagios, ensuring operational stability and performance.Documenting deployment procedures, best practices, and operational workflows to maintain knowledge continuity.Implementing and managing operational monitoring tools to ensure system reliability.Collaborating with the DevOps team to develop, troubleshoot, and optimize automated deployment processes.Mentoring team members and cross-training to foster a high-performing, knowledgeable DevOps environment.Creating infrastructure-as-code solutions adhering to industry best practices, primarily utilizing Terraform.BenefitsNorthrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees' professional and personal growth. Benefits include competitive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a robust savings plan, paid holidays, and generous paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal needs. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses based on performance and company results. Long-term incentives may be available for senior leadership roles. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging innovation and continuous learning. Additional perks include opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and working on impactful projects that shape the future of national security.Equal OpportunityNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make employment 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. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees and strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions requiring a government clearance and certain other restricted roles. For more details on our EEO policies, please visit our website.