Sr Principal DevOps Engineer (26-204)

Essential Functions: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for process and automation improvements Must be a detail-oriented individual who can track the impact of events and actions on the underlying infrastructure being managed, such as patching and maintenance 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, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 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 Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Red Hat OpenStack, or Nutanix Experience in managing Linux and/or Windows Server systems Experience working on a Scrum team in an Agile environment Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a complex hyperconverged cloud infrastructure on the Nutanix platform Develop and maintain automated deployment scripts with tools such as Ansible or Terraform Collaborate with development teams to implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using a range of technologies, including Bash, Python, Ansible, and PowerShell Test and validate automation solutions to ensure they meet requirements and are defect-free Preferred

Qualifications: Experience developing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes Experience implementing configuration management using Ansible Prior experience with a Nutanix Hyperconverged on-prem cloud platform Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory Experience as a Scrum Master is advantageous What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company.

The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx #NGSpace #COSpace #NGFeaturedJobs #C2BMC Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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.

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