Software Engineer III Security Clearance

Position: Software Engineer III with Security Clearance
• Company:
Northrop Grumman

•

Location:

9975 Federal Drive, 80921

• Duration: long term, ongoing contract – we are a direct sub to the C2

BMC program

• Clearance:
Secret, will hold TS if you already have it

• Program – C2

BMC "

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for creating and maintaining scalable Dev Ops solutions and CI/CD pipelines to facilitate efficient software delivery

• This role focuses on implementing practical solutions to complex technical problems while working in a general direction

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve automation, reliability, and system performance

• Design, build, implement, and maintain a CI/CD pipeline using tools such as Git Lab and Jenkins

• Develop and maintain complex software applications using languages such as Python, Java, Bash, and Power Shell

• Implement solutions for an enterprise-scale network, including building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Software-defined Networking (SDN) to optimize network management

• Develop and maintain documentation for all software, including CI/CD pipelines, architecture, configuration, and tooling guides

• Develop and enhance automation scripts and services in Python or Java to improve Dev Ops workflows

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across build systems, pipelines, and cloud environments

• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve deployment processes, system reliability, and operational efficiency

• Candidate will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and presenting KPIs and other metrics for Network Enterprise

• The candidate may be required to support critical activities outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed

• Any other required tasks by the program

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

• Must be a proficient communicator with strong writing and presentation abilities, utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools

• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated engineers and independently at times on large field projects

• Experience coding in various programming languages, including Python and Java, as well as scripting languages such as Bash and Power Shell

• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles, API integration (particularly REST), and Git version control

• Strong ability in scripting and test automation for software tools

• Experience with Git-based version control systems (e.g., Git Lab)

• Experience building, maintaining, or supporting CI/CD pipelines using Dev Ops practices (e.g., Git Lab CI, Jenkins)

• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies

• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving moderately complex system or pipeline issues.

• Experience collaborating across teams to deliver features and improvements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application are highly preferred

• Prior C2

BMC experience

• Developing KPIs, tracking other metrics, and creating reports

• Front-end design experience, particularly in languages such as JavaScript (ideally using the React framework), Type Script, HTML, and CSS

• Experience in cybersecurity, particularly in vulnerability management, monitoring, and remediation

• Experience with commercial tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and/or VMware Aria

• Experience with basic networking principles and configuration of networking equipment

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and basic orchestration concepts

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation)

• Exposure to Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms "