Senior Principal DevOps Engineer

About The Company Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company committed to pioneering innovative solutions that shape the future. With a rich history of technological advancements, Northrop Grumman has contributed significantly to national security and space exploration, from the first transatlantic flight to lunar landings and stealth aircraft development. Our culture fosters intellectual curiosity, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work. We are dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive, and our team members are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the world. Our mission-driven approach ensures that our employees are not only part of history but actively making history through their work on revolutionary systems that influence lives globally. 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 cutting-edge projects supporting national security and space exploration initiatives. The position can be based in Aurora, CO, Morrisville, NC, or Sacramento, CA, providing flexibility for qualified candidates. As a DevOps Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable infrastructure and automation pipelines that support rapid capability development and deployment. Your expertise will help streamline development processes, enhance system reliability, and ensure security compliance across complex environments. This role requires a proactive mindset, excellent collaboration skills, and a strong technical foundation to drive continuous improvement in our DevOps practices. Qualifications Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance that is current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access. An active CI Polygraph is also required. U.S. citizenship is mandatory for this role. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience for Principal level or 8 years for Senior Principal, with additional experience accepted in lieu of a degree. Candidates should have hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform, along with a strong background in Linux or related operating systems. Security+ certification is preferred, with the ability to obtain it within six months of employment. Experience working within an Agile development environment and familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages are essential. Additional preferred qualifications include expertise in Kubernetes administration, AWS management, Flux, Helm, DynamoDB, NATS configuration, and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki. Responsibilities Responsible for planning, developing, and evolving processes and infrastructure to support rapid program capability maturation and deployment. Design and implement automated development pipelines integrating test-driven development tools, continuous integration, and continuous delivery frameworks. Establish and enforce standards for build, deployment, provisioning, and monitoring to ensure consistency and security across projects. Implement and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM), code quality, and automated testing practices within CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management processes, ensuring seamless integration and delivery. Build and configure environments supporting CI/CD tools, leveraging agile methodologies to optimize deployment cycles. Create scripts and templates to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks. Work closely with development teams and vendors to troubleshoot issues, optimize system performance, and implement solutions. Monitor and support all installed systems and infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. Develop custom scripts to improve system efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Contribute to the design and development of information and operational support systems. Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools. Oversee security protocols, backup strategies, and redundancy measures to safeguard critical systems. Evaluate application performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with developers to develop and implement solutions. Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance automation, security, and operational efficiency. Benefits Northrop Grumman offers competitive compensation packages aligned with industry standards, including salary ranges from $114,000 to $163,200 at the primary level and $135,800 to $203,600 at the senior level, depending on experience and qualifications. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses based on performance and business needs. Long-term incentives may be available for leadership roles. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal reasons. The company also provides professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive environment designed to foster growth and innovation. Equal Opportunity Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. 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 diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees can thrive. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions involving government security clearances and certain other restricted roles. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit our official website.