Staff Software Defined Infrastructure Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Lead the design and implementation of Software Defined Infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $177,000 - $265,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Software Defined Infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible and Terraform, along with strong proficiency in Python for automation. Capable of leading migrations to automated platforms while ensuring compliance and security in cloud environments.

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Infrastructure As CodeAnsibleTerraformPython AutomationKubernetes Management

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure As CodeAnsibleTerraformPythonDockerKubernetesLinux AdministrationAWSAzureGoogle Cloud Platform

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD PipelinesPrometheusGrafanaDatadogAgile/Scrum

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Level Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Software Defined InfrastructureAutomated ProvisioningConfiguration ManagementCloud EnvironmentsVirtualized Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPrometheusPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of Software Defined Infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform
Architect and implement automated provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of servers, containers, and Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and cloud environments
Develop tooling, services, and frameworks to orchestrate infrastructure workflows, validate configurations, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines
Drive migration of traditional IT environments to automated, software-defined platforms
Define and enforce standards, patterns, and best practices for Infrastructure as Code, automation, testing, and documentation
Collaborate with software engineering and IT infrastructure teams to design resilient, scalable, and secure architectures for mission-critical systems
Maintain and optimize containerized and Kubernetes-based environments, including cluster configuration, observability, and incident response
Participate in Agile activities including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and continuous improvement
Mentor and coach junior engineers
Contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions, design reviews, and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 Years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.
Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment
Strong experience designing and implementing automated infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform
Strong proficiency in Python, including building automation services, libraries, or frameworks with robust testing and documentation
Experience leading migrations from traditional IT environments to software-defined, automated platforms
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar), including cluster-level configuration and lifecycle management
Experience with daily development and administration in Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar)
Experience maintaining production-grade applications or platform services in virtualized or cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience working with and presenting accomplishments to internal and external customers, including technical briefings and status updates
Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to knowledge-sharing sessions and documentation
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Preferred: Experience deploying and managing CI/CD pipelines integrating Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, and environment promotion
Preferred: Experience with infrastructure and Kubernetes monitoring and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or similar
Preferred: Experience integrating security and compliance tooling into automated pipelines and deploying them into classified or air-gapped environments
Preferred: Experience with Git-based workflows, including branching strategies and code review practices
Preferred: Experience with model-based or declarative configuration approaches and configuration management at scale
Preferred: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence architecture decisions and drive alignment across stakeholders
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly team environment
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
9/80 work schedule
401k matching program
Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay