Principal/ Sr. Principal DevOps Software Engineer (Possibly Hybrid)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation,

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has opening for a Principal DevOps Software Engineer /  Sr. Principal DevOps Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  The location for this opportunity is Melbourne, Florida and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. Operating on our 9/80 schedule, meaning you will get every other Friday off. The position MAY have Hybrid work available, nothing guaranteed.

The DIPN IPAT O&M Platform Engineer provides cradle to grave life cycle support of integrated applications through continuous updates and refinements of delivered software and systems utilizing modern DevSecOps and automation practices.

**This position may be filled by either a Principal Software Engineer or a Sr. Principal Software Engineer level based on the qualifications listed. **

Essential Functions:  

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability

• Maintain and troubleshoot networking components, including VLANs, firewalls, switches, and routers

• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software, servers, and hardware.

• Deploy, manage, and support virtualized environments (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, or other hypervisors)

• Implement and manage core infrastructure services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NAS, and Active Directory) Setup an overall Cloud-native Software Factory

• Manage and improve container orchestration and deployment strategies

• Support programs with integration and deployment automation in a cloud enabled environment

Basic Qualifications: 

• Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 Years experience; OR a master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 3 Years experience; OR a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 1 Years experience

• Sr. Principal Software Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 8 Years experience; OR a master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 6 Years experience; OR a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 4 Years experience​

• Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux environment.

• Proficient with containers and Kubernetes

• Experience scripting in YAML, PowerShell, BASH, JSON, etc.