DevOps Engineer - Secret

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
Yes.

Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work—and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi‑domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Automation / Dev Ops Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automated processes and infrastructure solutions. The selected candidate will be required to work on‑site, full‑time at our Melbourne, FL location. Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on‑site.

This role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to enhance software development, lifecycle efficiencies, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and managing cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience with various automation tools and technologies, ensuring that the deployment and operational processes are streamlined and reliable. This position requires strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high‑quality standards.

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, test, and deployment processes.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation to provision and manage cloud/on‑prem cloud resources.
• Automate the deployment and configuration of virtual machines and containers using tools like Ansible and Docker.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate automated testing and ensure code quality through continuous feedback.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability of applications in cloud environments.
• Create and maintain custom automation tools to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Develop scripts and automation workflows for virtual test station deployment and configuration management.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for automated systems and processes.
• Document automation processes, best practices, and operational guidelines for team knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and innovations in automation and Dev Ops practices.
• Willingness to embrace change and work in a dynamic environment.
• May require alternate work schedules, shift work, EWW, and potentially some weekend work.
• Potential travel (10%) to…