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DevSecOps Engineer / Principal DevSecOps Engineer (AHT)

Bellevue, WAOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$79,300–$147,600 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Jenkins
  • Ansible
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Linux OS
  • Agile
  • Secret Clearance
  • DoD

Nice to have

  • Gradle
  • Python
  • SonarQube
  • Kubernetes
  • VMware
  • Atlassian Bitbucket

Role summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer or Principal DevSecOps Engineer in Bellevue, NE. The role involves participating in the entire software development lifecycle with a focus on DevOps/DevSecOps Engineering, collaborating with software developers on CI/CD pipelines and systems within an Agile framework. Key requirements include a Secret clearance, experience with CI/CD pipelines (especially Jenkins), Ansible, Linux OS, and Agile methodologies. Preferred qualifications include experience with tools like Python, Kubernetes, and SonarQube. The position requires the ability to work full-time onsite.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), Bellevue, NE is currently seeking a DevSecOps Engineer or Principal DevSecOps Engineer. The successful candidates will demonstrate a broad skill set balanced between interpersonal and technical capabilities achieving sustainable quality products. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidates will participate in the entire software development lifecycle with a concentration in DevOps/DevSecOps Engineering. The candidates will work closely with other software developers accomplishing the following:

  • Collaborate with software designers and/or software engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of CI/CD Pipelines and software systems
  • Complete work independently and as a part of an Agile team
  • Support team in completing necessary software on schedule
  • Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions
  • Regularly demonstrate progress to customers

Basic Qualifications

  • DevSecOps Engineer:
    • A high school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of software development experience
    • A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of software development experience
    • A Master of Science degree in a STEM field with 0 years of software development experience
  • Principal DevSecOps Engineer:
    • A high school diploma with a minimum of 9 years of software development experience
    • A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience
    • A Master of Science degree in a STEM field with 3 years of software development experience
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Working knowledge and experience with CI/CD Pipelines, with emphasis on Jenkins
  • Working knowledge and experience with Ansible
  • Working knowledge and experience with Atlassian Confluence
  • Proven experience with Linux OS.
  • Working knowledge of the Agile development processes
  • Ability to work full time on-site in Bellevue, NE.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with the following software tools/programs
    • Gradle
    • Python
    • SonarQube
    • Kubernetes
    • VMware
    • Atlassian Bitbucket
    • Cypress Testing Framework
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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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