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Sr./Principal DevOps Engineer (TS) - Space Systems (ABQ)

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Northrop Grumman

Sr./Principal DevOps Engineer (TS) - Space Systems (ABQ)

Albuquerque, NM

Requisition ID: R10164803
Category: Engineering
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Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
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Clearance Type: Top Secret
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Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
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Shift: Days (United States of America)
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Travel Required: No
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Positions Available: 1
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. We have an opening for a
DevOps Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be in Albuquerque, NM. This work will primarily be performed in a SCIF environment so onsite work is required.

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Job Responsibilities
In this role you will:

Automate cloud native technologies, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructure

Work with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology

Work within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized infrastructure

Ensure monitoring and health of the resources deployed via Nagios or other enterprise management solutions

Document procedures used during deployment cycles

Experience with operational monitoring tools

Work with the fellow DevOps team and play a mentoring role to cross-train and grow technical talent across DevOps team and assist in troubleshooting tasks

Implement clean and maintainable infrastructure-as-code that adheres to industry best practices, terraform
To be successful in this role you should have:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and shifting priorities
* Proven troubleshooting skills and willingness to take on unfamiliar challenges

3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, & Ansible

3+ years of experience in Linux tools/automation and shell scripting

3+ years of experience in Python

1+ years of experience with OpenStack management

3+ years of experience with Docker containerization, Kubernetes (K8s) preferred

3+ years of experience with continuous integration/deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLab

3+ years creating, executing, and troubleshooting complex, automated processes used to configure servers and/or deploy code
This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level.
Basic Qualifications
Principal DevOps Engineer

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 3 years: OR a PhD and 0 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
* 3+ year(s) of DevOps or software development experience
* 3+ years in a technical leadership role managing technical objectives and Jira metrics reporting
* U.S. Citizenship with a Top-Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI access at time of application
Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 9 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 7 years: OR a PhD and 4 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
* 5+ year(s) of DevOps or software development experience
* 5+ years in a technical leadership role managing technical objectives and Jira metrics reporting
* U.S. Citizenship with a Top-Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI access at time of application
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)
For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.
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Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000
Salary Range 2: *$114,900 - $172,300
The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Albuquerque, NM, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10164803
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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