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Principal DevOps Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Manhattan Beach
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Principal DevOps Engineer based in Manhattan Beach, CA . Our Team works on state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems. Responsibilities Include: • Create and maintain the software CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, bug safe delivery of critical business software to production. • Set up Development, Test, and Build environments for the team • Work with various team members to create a product for deliveries • Create and update Windows installers • Install, test, and verify software products • Maintain multiple baseline repositories • Provide support to team members with issues relate to build and installation. • Define and implement software version control processes, policies, and procedures. • All work must be performed on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA Basic Qualifications: • BS or higher degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) or related field from an ABET accredited university • 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or software build management OR 3 years of experience with a master’s degree in a related discipline • Active DoD Top Secret clearance, adjudicated within the last 5 years • Clearance to Highest Level of ATDC SAP • Demonstrated experience with DevOps engineering principles • Knowledge and experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) Practices • Experience using and managing one of these CI/CD tools: Bamboo, Jenkins • Development experience in one or more of the following scripts: yaml, Python, PowerShell, Curl, Unix • Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (C#, Java, C++) • Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following tools: GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, SonarQube, Ansible, VisualBuild, InstallShield, Wix • Ability to work on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Microsoft Windows-based Applications • Experience specifically with these tools: InstallShield, Visual Build Pro • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodology • Software testing experience • Proficiency in one or more of the following: C#, .NET Framework, Java, C/C++ • Expert Windows and Linux administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning and proven Automation/Coding experience • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Experience with containerization (Docker / Podman) • Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies • Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong interpersonal and analytic skills • Active / Current DoD Top Secret clearance, adjudicated within the last 5 years Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a num