DevOps Engineering Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Serve as functional manager for a team of up to 8 DevOps engineers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeLinthicum • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,000 - $190,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading DevOps teams, managing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing DevSecOps practices. Proficient in software development lifecycle activities, infrastructure automation, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

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Team LeadershipCI/CD Pipeline ManagementDevSecOps ImplementationInfrastructure AutomationSoftware Development Lifecycle

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Hard Skills

Software IntegrationConfiguration ManagementLinux-Based EnvironmentsRisk Identification and MitigationPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationTechnical LeadershipPeople Leadership

Tools & Technologies

IBM Rational ClearCaseGitLabJenkinsAnsibleTerraformDockerKubernetesSonarQube

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in STEMMaster's Degree in Related FieldSecret Clearance

Industry Keywords

DevOpsSoftware Development LifecycleInfrastructure as CodeContinuous IntegrationAutomated Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleChefCyber SecurityDockerJenkinsKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPuppetTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as functional manager for a team of up to 8 DevOps engineers
Lead and manage DevOps engineers supporting software development, integration, test, release, and deployment activities
Allocate approximately 10% of time to functional management and 90% to direct technical contributions
Support DevOps, software integration, automation, and deployment activities
Provide technical and functional insight for CI/CD pipelines, build and release automation, development environments, infrastructure automation, and software integration
Partner with software, systems, test, cybersecurity, hardware, and program teams to address priorities and resolve cross-functional issues
Guide DevSecOps practices including continuous integration, automated testing, source-code management, configuration management, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, and vulnerability remediation
Remove or escalate impediments affecting delivery commitments, technical execution, or employee effectiveness
Track and communicate team progress, delivery status, capacity, risks, metrics, and accomplishments to functional leadership
Establish performance expectations, provide feedback, recognize accomplishments, and address performance concerns
Conduct performance reviews, support staffing and workload assignments, and guide career development
Provide technical coaching, DevOps mentoring, and professional-development support
Communicate organizational direction, program priorities, and functional expectations
Foster an inclusive, respectful, accountable, and collaborative team environment
Travel up to 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related technical field with 5 years of related experience, or Master’s degree in a related technical field with 3 years of related experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; a Secret clearance is required to start
Must be able to obtain Special Program Access and maintain the required clearance and access for continued employment
Demonstrated previous team leadership
Experience with software development lifecycle activities, including software build, integration, test, release, and configuration management
Experience with CI/CD tools, source-code management, and software integration and test activities
Experience working in Linux-based development, test, integration, or deployment environments
Experience identifying technical or program risks, recommending mitigations, tracking defects or operational issues, developing resolutions, and reporting status
Preferred: prior functional-management experience, including employee performance management, staffing or workload allocation, process leadership, mentoring, and career development
Preferred: experience with IBM Rational ClearCase/ClearQuest, GitLab, Jenkins, and the Atlassian tool set
Preferred: experience implementing or supporting DevSecOps practices
Preferred: experience with Infrastructure as Code or configuration-management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, or equivalent
Preferred: experience with container technologies and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or equivalent
Preferred: experience with code quality, static analysis, and security tools such as SonarQube, vulnerability scanning, or software-composition analysis
Preferred: experience with software monitoring, logging, alerting, operational support, or incident-response practices
Preferred: working knowledge of software architecture, open standards, secure software development, and defense-industry engineering practices
Preferred: demonstrated communication, collaboration, technical leadership, and people-leadership skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business