Sentinel Staff Engineer DevOps-16406

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company renowned for its commitment to innovation and cutting-edge solutions. With a rich history that traces back to pioneering moments such as the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, the development of stealth bombers, and the historic moon landing, Northrop Grumman continues to drive technological advancements that impact the world and future generations. They focus on preserving freedom, advancing democracy, and expanding human understanding of the universe through revolutionary systems in air and space. Their corporate culture is characterized by intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a dedication to bringing their whole selves to work. Employees at Northrop Grumman are encouraged to be bold, courageous, and pioneering, working collaboratively to invent the future while enjoying the journey. With an insatiable drive to achieve what others deem impossible, being part of this company means not only joining history but actively making history.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Staff DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic and diverse team located in Huntsville, Alabama or Roy, Utah. The Staff DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in supporting software development and deployment processes by designing, configuring, and maintaining the infrastructure and cloud resources required across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This individual will build and manage continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, write scripts and automation configurations, and ensure system reliability and security. Responsibilities also include proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, patching of build and deployment pipelines, automated infrastructure provisioning through infrastructure-as-code tools, and vulnerability remediation. The role entails mentoring junior staff on DevOps best practices, collaborating with business partners to identify automation opportunities, and providing application support including configuration and troubleshooting. The candidate will serve as a key liaison supporting the Software Development Engineering (SDE) architecture guidelines by participating in agile processes and managing system issues by contributing to a rotating 24x7 on-call support schedule.

Candidates for this position must have a strong background in DevOps with experience in build tools (e.g., Maven, Jenkins), scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), container and orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), Linux and Windows operating environments, and automation/configuration management tools like Ansible or Chef. Applicants are required to hold an active U.S. Government Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program approval. This role entails travel approximately 10% of the time and offers a competitive salary range from $152,900 to $229,300 annually, with additional compensation potential including overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses. Northrop Grumman also offers an extensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement savings plan, and paid leave.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals who are results-oriented, team players with strong interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and leadership qualities. The Staff DevOps Engineer will contribute directly to national defense and exploration missions that make a tangible difference in society. Northrop Grumman values equal opportunity employment and is committed to diversity and inclusion across all aspects of recruitment and retention. Applicants must be U.S. citizens due to clearance requirements and are encouraged to apply within 20 days from the posting date, subject to adjustment based on business needs.