RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeAt 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 is seeking a Software Engineer DevOps.
GCCS-J is the DoD’s Joint Command and Control system of record, delivering a fused, real-time operational picture to commanders and warfighters. The modernization effort emphasizes cloud-native software engineering, microservices, advanced data ingestion and synchronization, improved data models, and enhanced user experience to support JADC2-aligned mission objectives.
The DevOps Engineer will plan, design, and evolve the automation, infrastructure, and continuous delivery pipelines that enable rapid maturation and deployment of capability while maintaining a hardened security posture. Responsibilities include integrating development pipelines with test‑driven development tools, implementing provisioning and deployment techniques (packaging, componentizing, cloud distribution), and ensuring rigorous Software Configuration Management (SCM), code quality, and automated testing within CI/CD frameworks.
Basic Qualifications
2 Years’ experience with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters
Experience administering Kubernetes clusters (RKE2, GKE, EKS, etc.) in both air‑gapped and cloud environments.
Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Helm.
Experience with scripting in Bash and/or PowerShell.
Work onsite Newport News, VA
Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success delivering stable, reusable test environments.
Experience integrating DoD‑approved container images (Iron Bank) and maintaining compliance with security hardening standards.
Experience with GitOps workflows (FluxCD, ArgoCD) and package managers such as Zarf.
Familiarity with DoD architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF) and Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Expertise in Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, OCI, GCP) and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V).
Proficiency with database administration (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB) and networking (VLAN design, internal PKI, VPN).
Prior experience contributing to open‑source projects and participating in code‑review processes.
Knowledge of continuous security practices (SAST/DAST, SBOM, container image signing).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing clear documentation and presenting technical solutions to diverse audiences.
Proven record of effective teamwork across functional groups and with customers, fostering strong relationships and delivering on commitments.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent certification.
Top Secret / SCI clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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