Principal Engineer Software – SW CI/CD Engineer (26-032)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Software – SW CI/CD Engineer (26-032) to join our talented and diverse team. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.

As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (RA ART) for the Missile Defense National Team’s Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communication (C2BMC) (also known as C2BMC NT), this role involves collaborating across the ART to develop and sustain a unified CI/CD pipeline used by all Product Teams within the RA ART, spanning two development sites. The candidate must work closely with the Cyber and Platforms ART to ensure that the tools and applications in the pipeline meet security standards and other requirements. Additionally, the candidate will regularly update stakeholders on the pipeline's status and address any issues that arise.

Essential Functions:

·         Experience in classified environments with implementing CI/CD pipelines that manage multiple software releases and build versions

·         The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to work independently, and demonstrate poise and flexibility to succeed in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

·         The candidate will need to collaborate with various cross-functional teams, including Systems Administrators, IT, and Security

Basic Qualifications:

 

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

• Willingness to travel up to 10% for business needs

• Technical skills in the following areas are required:

  • Linux system administration

  • System security implementations

  • Experience with Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence

  • Experience with CI/CD, especially in a classified development environment

  • Experience working with DevSecOps

  • Experience with Linux shell scripting, Ansible playbook development and management, Security-Enhanced (SE) Linux, and Red Hat repository administration

  • Experience working in an Agile development environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding all or some of the following:

- Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)

   - Multi-Factor Authentication implementation using IPA and ADFS, OpenShift, OpenStack, VMware ESXi, QAS/VAS, Windows, Active Directory, Backup and Recovery, Containers, and Container Orchestration products

   - Understanding of PaaS and SaaS concepts

   - Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and how they apply to IT and IT products

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that supports your growth and the success of both employees and the company. The benefits available at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, letting you select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

·         Health Plan

·         Savings Plan

·         Paid Time Off

·         Education Assistance

·         Training and Development

·         Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.

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.