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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 Mission Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer to support the Joint Cyber Weapons Common Services (JCWCS) program in San Antonio, TX. JCWCS designs and implements mission applications that automate and scale intelligence-driven cyber operations. These services enable secure, timely delivery of optimal cyber payloads to authorized targets and support long-term and extended accesses, ensuring an adaptive posture in response to evolving cyberspace conditions and mission requirements. JCWCS integrates with multiple intelligence sources, higher-level command and control systems, and delivery platforms such as the Joint Common Access Platform. Together, these services streamline operational workflows, reduce manual operator burden, and enhance the speed, precision, and repeatability of offensive cyber missions.\nThis role is intended for engineers performing in a Cyber DevOps / DevSecOps capacity, working closely with software engineers, cyber operators, and platform teams to develop, secure, deploy, and sustain mission applications and supporting infrastructure. The selected candidate will support CI/CD pipeline implementation and sustainment, cybersecurity integration, containerized application environments, system administration, operational support, and field support representative-type functions as needed to maintain mission effectiveness.\nSuccessful candidates should:\nWork effectively with software engineers, cyber operators, system administrators, and mission stakeholders\nSupport development, integration, deployment, and sustainment activities across the software lifecycle\nContribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement\nApply cybersecurity practices within development and operational environments\nSupport containerized environments and associated deployment workflows\nAssist with operational support, issue resolution, and user-facing sustainment activities\nInterface with geographically dispersed teams and communicate status, risks, and blockers clearly\nThrive in a fast-paced mission environment requiring adaptability and collaboration\nAble to work 100% onsite \nThis position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level.\nBasic Qualifications for Principal DevOps Engineer (level 3):\nA high school diploma with 9 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience\nUS Citizenship is required\nActive TS/SCI clearance\nCurrent Security+ certification or equivalent certification meeting DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II requirements\nExperience in cybersecurity, software development, or operational support in a technical environment\nExperience working in containerized environments using Kubernetes and/or Docker\nExperience supporting Linux and/or Windows -based systems\nExperience supporting technical operations, deployment, sustainment, or troubleshooting activities\nBasic Qualifications forSr. Principal DevOps Engineer (level 4):\nA high school diploma with 12 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience\nUS Citizenship is required\nActive TS/SCI clearance\nCurrent Security+ certification or equivalent certification meeting DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II requirements\nExperience in cybersecurity, software development, or operational support in a technical environment\nExperience working in containerized environments using Kubernetes and/or Docker\nExperience supporting Linux and/or Windows -based systems\nExperience supporting technical operations, deployment, sustainment, or troubleshooting activities\nPreferred Qualifications for both:\nExperience applying cybersecurity principles in development, integration, deployment, and operational environments, including secure configuration, hardening, and vulnerability mitigation\nExperience supporting DevOps / DevSecOps workflows for mission applications, including CI/CD pipeline implementation, containerized deployments, troubleshooting, and sustainment\nExperience using Kubernetes and/or Docker to support deployment and operation of containerized services in secure environments\nExperience administering Linux and Windows systems that support mission, production, or operational workloads\nExperience with computer networking and troubleshooting service connectivity, system interfaces, and application integration across distributed environments\nExperience providing operational support, sustainment, and user-facing troubleshooting for mission systems or production services\nExperience partnering with software engineers to support build automation, release workflows, integration testing, and mission application delivery\nExperience supporting fielded capabilities, remote users, or operational technical support functions\nExperience with scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar tools\nExperience working in Agile environments with strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across software, operations, and mission stakeholders\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Secondary 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. 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