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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Level 3 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Github, Python (Programming Language), NetApp Applications, Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), Network Monitoring, Network Service, Object-Oriented Software Development, HP OpenView, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Ruby, Server Virtualization, Software Engineering, Network Routers, Google Cloud, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, SolarWinds (Software), Bitbucket, Network Server, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A6AFECF2E2BD46B9B4CBFF808507A7EB/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related work experience, or a PhD and 1 year of related work experience, or 9 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. * Applicants must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated software engineers. * Familiarity with network communication products, including routers, switches, firewalls, Domain Name Servers (DNS), and data encryption products. * Must have a DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security + CE) * Strong systems administrator experience, specifically in Windows/Linux Operating Systems environments * Experience working with cloud technologies and platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud * Experience in Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products and services * Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment 100% of the time. * Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs. * Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application , which is required to start Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and/or other cloud orchestration technologies. * Experience with Helm Charts and Ansible Technologies * Experience with configuration management tools, i.e., Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, others. * Experience in programming and scripting experience in a UNIX environment (C++, Perl, Python, Bash, Ruby, Shell, Scripts). * Programming and scripting experience in a Windows environment (PowerShell, etc.) * Experience with software development (i.e., Java/JavaScript, C++, C#, or any modern object-oriented language) and its life cycles * Experience in Network Management Systems (HP Network Node Manager, Solarwinds, and NAS/SAN technologies (NetApp, etc.) ## Description As a Principal Software Engineer for the GMD Weapon System (GWS) program, you will play a pivotal role in building and sustaining the development, operations and security posture (DevSecOps) of the program's classified systems and networks used for development, integration, test, training, and operations. 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