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# Software Engineer - CLOUDworks (SkillBridge)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States
- **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $118,900.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Git, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3F1EDA147D544B069D189F075B3799C8/job/

## About the Role

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must :

 * An active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
 * Bachelors degree in Science with 2 years' experience, Masters degree with no experience, or 6 years' experience in lieu of degree
 * Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29
 * Ability to contribute to the development of technical documentation
 * Knowledge of full software lifecycle and agile development methodologies
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to operate in a team environment.
 * Highly motivated, self-learner, team player, and technically inquisitive
 * Able to obtain IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01 such as CASP+ or Security+ within 60 days of start date., * Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) from an accredited institution
 * Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
 * Knowledge of Cloud-based technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); certification is a plus
 * Proficiency in Python and Object-Oriented Design and Programming
 * Experience with Open Container Initiative (OCI) containerized application development (e.g. Docker, Podman)
 * Familiarity with container orchestration tools and techniques (e.g. Kubernetes, helm, flux)
 * Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
 * Experience leveraging Git for code management

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## Description

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program., Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Cloud Engineer to maintain and enhance capabilities in support of DAF CLOUDworks at the Wright Patterson AFB / Beavercreek, OH. DAF CLOUDworks is a rapidly growing secure cloud program that encompasses 10+ teams. These teams span all different areas of cloud engineering including information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration. You will be an active part of one of these teams providing technical support of customers leveraging DAF CLOUDworks. Along with operations and sustainment, DAF CLOUDworks focuses on modifying and enhancing offerings to implement new requirements, enhance functionality, increase efficiency, or lower operating/deployment. Successful candidates should:

Have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders.

Be able to follow Agile Development process and full life cycle development

Interface with multiple, geographically disbursed teams and effectively communicate project statuses and blockers


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