NG Only: Principal Engineer DevOps (26-494)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
Description
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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer DevOps (26-494) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.
This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.
This individual will be responsible for deploying, managing, and maintaining large-scale on-premises cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure solutions.The core focus of this role is the lifecycle management of containerized environments and infrastructure automation.
Essential Functions:
- Key responsibilities include deploying, maintaining, and managing the lifecycle of on-premises cloud clusters using Nutanix and/or Red Hat OpenShift
- Managing and scaling enterprise Kubernetes clusters utilizing Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) and OpenShift
- Deploying applications, services, and middleware using Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators
- Utilizing Ansible for extensive infrastructure automation and configuration management
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using GitLab and GitLab Runners
- Tracking the impact of events/actions on the underlying infrastructure, including proactive monitoring, patching, and maintenance of the virtual and containerized environments
Basic Qualifications:
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
- 5 Years experience with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
- Active Top Secret Clearance required at time of application
- Proven experience managing the lifecycle of Nutanix or Red Hat OpenShift clusters in an on-premises environment
- Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters, specifically with Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) and OpenShift
- Proficiency in deploying applications and services utilizing Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators
- Strong background in automation and configuration management using Ansible
- Practical experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and supporting infrastructure using GitLab (including managing GitLab Runners)
- Experience with Linux and/or Windows Server system administration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
- Experience administering virtualization technologies such as VMWare
- Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory integration in a cloud environment
- Scrum Master certification or experience operating in Agile/Scrum teams is a plus.
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- Flexible Work Arrangements
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
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Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.