Associate / DevOps Engineer - NG Space Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are seeking either an Associate DevOps Engineer or a DevOps Engineer to join our talented team. This position is in Redondo Beach, CA, and offers both domestic and international travel opportunities.

The Ground Solutions and Mission Support (GSMS) Software (SW) Integrated Project Team (IPT) is a large restricted group executing across both Development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks. The software Engineering IPT focuses on the development and sustainment of several mission operational software product lines, as well as the development of new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted SCI Customer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain, administer, and optimize Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Manage and automate CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo
• Implement auto-deployment using Ansible
• Develop and enforce a branching strategy using Git
• Write and maintain scripts in Python, Bash, Curl, and YAML for automation.
• Troubleshoot and optimize DevOps workflows and development processes
• Collaborate with development and
• Act as a Build Manager, ensuring that builds are stable, reproducible, and delivered on schedule.
• Oversees software deliveries, coordinating with development teams to ensure timely releases
• Ensure proper versioning and configuration of software artifacts throughout the release cycle.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate DevOps Engineer: 0 Years with Bachelors in Science; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

DevOps Engineer: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• Experience as a DevOps or a SW Build Manager
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance with a periodic review done within the last 6 years at time of application, and the ability to obtain SCI access prior to start date
• Experience using and managing one of these CI/CD tools: Bamboo, Jenkins
• Experience using and managing these DevOps tools: Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or Puppet
• Development experience in one or more of the following scripts: YAML and Python
• Experience with Containers in Dockers and Kubernetes
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following tools:  Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with programming/scripting languages: C, C++, Java, Perl)
• Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process
• Experience developing on a Linux environment using git
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders

Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $111,000.00Salary Range 2: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.