DevOps Staff Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector is searching for a DevOps Staff Software Engineer to join the Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) Directorate in our Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) Division in support of R&D activities spanning multiple sectors The location for this opportunity is Melbourne, Florida and will be primarily based within our office spaces to support program and business needs. Operating on our 9/80 schedule means you will get every other Friday off. The position does not have remote or Hybrid work available . The DIPN IPAT O&M Platform Engineer provides cradle to grave life cycle support of integrated applications through continuous updates and refinements of delivered software and systems utilizing modern DevSecOps and automation practices. Essential Functions: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability Maintain and troubleshoot networking components, including VLANs, firewalls, switches, and routers Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software, servers, and hardware. Deploy, manage, and support virtualized environments (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, or other hypervisors) Implement and manage core infrastructure services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NAS, and Active Directory) Setup an overall Cloud-native Software Factory Manage and improve container orchestration and deployment strategies Support programs with integration and deployment automation in a cloud enabled environment Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited university and at least 12 years’ relevant experience, or STEM master’s degree with 10 years’ relevant experience, or a STEM PHD with 8 years’ relevant experience. Tool usage experience Kubernetes RKE2 BigBang Argo Terraform Flux Helm Hashicorp Products Capability to maintain a PaaS ecosystem Experience in establishing, maintaining, and growing CI/CD pipelines and supporting infrastructure Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Certifications: CKA,CKD or equivalent DoD 8570 Level 2T or Security ( I found out that’s the equivalent to DoD 8570 Level 2T) Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills Strong experience in establishing, maintaining, and growing DevSecOps resources Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with widely dispersed team members Strong desire for automation and a track record of flexibility in work roles Strong desire for experience with Hashicorp enterprise solutions Integrates a variety of familiar and unfamiliar technologies into orchestrated solutions. Analyzes gaps in technology solutions and designs paths to close them. Follows directions provided by the team leaders in implementation and scope. Develops and follows installation, integration, and test procedures. Automates manual procedures. Documents procedures in clear and unambiguous manner. Demonstrates work to a variety of audiences. Participates in and contributes to the team's Agile ceremonies, including daily scrum, Sprint and Program Increment planning, and retrospective meetings. Helps teammates to achieve success in their tasking. Reviews work and provide actionable feedback to teammates. Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00 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.

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