Principal DevOps Engineer

About The Company Northrop Grumman is a leading global security and aerospace company dedicated to innovative solutions that address complex challenges. With a rich history of pioneering advancements, Northrop Grumman has contributed significantly to technological progress, from early aviation milestones to cutting-edge defense systems. The company fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work. Northrop Grumman's commitment to excellence and innovation makes it a preferred employer for those passionate about making a meaningful impact on national security and technological development. About The Role Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking an experienced Principal or Senior Principal DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-stakes projects supporting national security and space exploration initiatives. The position can be based in Aurora, CO, Morrisville, NC, or Sacramento, CA, providing flexibility to qualified candidates. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated infrastructure and deployment pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of complex software systems. This role requires a proactive mindset, strong technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively within an Agile development environment to support rapid capability maturation and deployment. Qualifications The ideal candidate must hold an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. An active CI Polygraph is also required at the time of application. U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience for Principal level or 8 years for Senior Principal, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation tools like Terraform are essential. Experience with Linux or related operating systems and familiarity with Agile software development methodologies are also required. Additionally, candidates should be prepared to obtain Security+ certification within six months of employment. Responsibilities Plan and evolve processes and infrastructure to support rapid capability development, testing, and deployment.Integrate development pipelines utilizing automation, test-driven development tools, and continuous integration/test frameworks.Define and implement standards for build, deployment, provisioning, and system monitoring.Ensure software configuration management, code quality, and automated testing are integrated into CI/CD pipelines.Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management tasks.Create scripts and templates to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.Work closely with development teams and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.Monitor and support existing systems and infrastructure, ensuring operational stability and performance.Develop custom scripts to improve system efficiency and reduce manual intervention.Participate in designing operational support systems and maintaining system security, backups, and redundancy strategies.Evaluate system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions in collaboration with developers.Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and management tools. Benefits Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. Employees are eligible for health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans. The company provides life and disability insurance to safeguard employees and their families. A robust savings plan and retirement options are available to help secure financial futures. Paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO) policies support work-life balance. Depending on the role and responsibilities, employees may also be eligible for overtime pay, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses. Long-term incentives may be available for senior leadership roles, recognizing ongoing contributions and performance. The company fosters a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and development, offering opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement. Equal Opportunity Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company makes 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 characteristic. We promote diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace and adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. U.S. citizenship is required for positions involving government clearance or restricted access. For more information, please refer to our complete EEO and pay transparency statements.