Staff DevOps Engineer (TS) Space Systems (Dulles)

Position Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives around the world. As a Staff DevOps Engineer in the Space Eastern Engineering organization, you will play a key role in automating cloud native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning critical infrastructure in a secure SCIF environment. This position is based in Dulles, VA, and requires onsite work. Relocation Assistance may be available, and candidates must have a Top Secret clearance. Travel is expected (10% of the time). Compensation details include a primary salary range of $171,000.00 - $256,400.00, with additional incentives and bonuses based on performance and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Automate cloud native technologies, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructure.
• Utilize microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology to support distributed application architecture.
• Configure and deploy optimized infrastructure within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem.
• Monitor resource health using Nagios or other enterprise management solutions and document deployment procedures.
• Mentor and collaborate with fellow DevOps team members to foster technical growth and troubleshoot challenges.
• Implement clean, maintainable infrastructure-as-code using industry best practices and tools like Terraform.

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with Linux tools/automation and shell scripting; 9+ years with Python.
• 2+ years of AWS experience and 3+ years managing OpenStack environments.
• 5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform & Ansible, as well as Docker containerization and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
• Proven troubleshooting skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and leadership experience within a DevOps team.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of experience; OR a master’s degree with 10 years; OR a PhD with 8 years, or equivalent experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required along with an active Top Secret clearance at the time of application.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical coverage
• Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k plan
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules, including a 9/80 work schedule option

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