Northrop Grumman · 15 hours ago
Principal Cyber Systems DevOps Engineer / Sr. Principal Cyber Systems DevOps Engineer - R10221899
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $203K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Principal Cyber Systems DevOps Engineer or Sr. Principal Cyber Systems DevOps Engineer. The role involves leading the design, implementation, and optimization of automated processes and infrastructure solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software development and lifecycle efficiencies.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and manage infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation 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 DevOps practices
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Ability and willingness to support alternate work schedules, weekends, extended work weeks and travel (~10%) to support program activities and integration
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent)
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Ability and willingness to support alternate work schedules, weekends, extended work weeks and travel (~10%) to support program activities and integration
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification (i.e. Security+ CE or equivalent)
Preferred
Experience in network engineering or a related field with a strong understanding of networking concepts
Proficiency in configuring and managing firewalls, switches, and routers, particularly from Cisco and DELL
Familiarity with virtual networking technologies, specifically NSX, and their integration into existing infrastructures
Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols, particularly OSPF, and experience in configuring and troubleshooting them
Understanding of quality of service (QoS) principles and their application in network environments
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team environment
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
2026-02-06
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