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Northrop Grumman

Principal DevOps Engineer – AHT

Northrop Grumman

. Plan and evolve processes and infrastructure supporting rapid capability maturation and deployment .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $114,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CI/CD pipeline integration, automation, and infrastructure management within Agile environments. Proficient in scripting and system configuration, with a strong focus on security and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
CI/CD Pipeline IntegrationAutomation and ScriptingAgile Software DevelopmentLinux AdministrationSecurity Clearance Management

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Hard Skills
Infrastructure ProvisioningAutomated TestingBuild and Deployment StandardsCode Quality AssuranceMonitoring StandardsSystem Efficiency ImprovementConfiguration ManagementPerformance EvaluationCustom ScriptingTest-Driven Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Continuous Integration ToolsTest FrameworksSystem-Management ToolsOperating Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Top Secret Security ClearanceSCI ApprovalCI PolygraphSecurity+ (within 6 months)
Industry Keywords
Agile FrameworkInfrastructure ManagementOperational Support SystemsBackup and Redundancy Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Plan and evolve processes and infrastructure supporting rapid capability maturation and deployment
  • Integrate development pipelines with automation, test-driven development tools, and continuous integration/test frameworks
  • Define and implement build, deployment, provisioning, and monitoring standards
  • Ensure software configuration management, code quality, and code coverage through automated testing for CI/CD pipelines
  • Deliver end-to-end deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure-management automation within an Agile team
  • Build and configure delivery environments supporting CI/CD tools
  • Create scripts and templates for infrastructure provisioning and management
  • Collaborate with development teams to create automated CI/CD systems
  • Work with vendors and IT personnel to resolve problems
  • Monitor and support installed systems and infrastructure
  • Develop custom scripts to improve system efficiency and reduce manual intervention
  • Contribute to information and operational support system design
  • Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system-management tools
  • Oversee security, backup, and redundancy strategies
  • Evaluate application performance, identify bottlenecks, develop solutions, and implement them with developers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
  • Active U.S. Government CI Polygraph at time of application, current and within scope
  • United States Citizenship
  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 3 years with a Master’s
  • Ability to obtain Security+ within 6 months
  • Administration experience with Linux or related operating systems
  • Experience in an Agile software development framework
  • Experience with at least 3 preferred qualifications

Benefits

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