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# Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Asana, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Embedded Software, Github, Groovy, Monitoring of Systems, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, IBM Rational Clearquest, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Cisco Nexus Switches, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Software Tools, Ansible, Fortify (Software), Prometheus, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Factory, Software Requirements Analysis, Vault (Revision Control System), Subversion, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Software Organization, Sysadmin, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Testcomplete, Kubernetes, Integration Frameworks, Bitbucket, Graphql, Terraform, Devsecops, Powerapps, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8953233/principal-software-engineer-devsecops

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with at least of experience, OR a Master Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with at least of experience, OR a PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with at least 0 years of experience
 * Experience with at least one programming language (Python, Java, C++, C#, Shell, Batch, Powershell, Groovy) and software development lifecycle
 * Experience with software development using agile processes (Kanban, Scrum, Scrumban)
 * Experience with implementing DevSecOps lifecycle - continuous build, integration, test, deployment, cyber, monitoring
 * Experience with one of the following system-level automated test tools: Robot Framework, Selenium, TestComplete
 * Experience with REST/GraphQL API integration and JSON/XML parsing
 * Experience with one of the following continues integration tools: Jenkins, Gitlab, Bamboo
 * Experience with one of the following change management tracking system tools: Jira, ClearQuest, Asana
 * Experience with one of the following source-control systems: GIT, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Subversion
 * Experience with configuration of virtual machines and virtual networks (VPC, NSX-T, NSX-V)
 * Exposed to Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Vault, Nexus, Fortify, dependency management tools, and monitoring systems like Prometheus
 * Must be ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start

 * Experience with cloud/virtualization platforms (AWS, VMWare, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker)
 * Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Vault, Nexus, Fortify, dependency management tools, and monitoring systems like Prometheus
 * Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) CI/CD
 * Experience building Microsoft Power Apps
 * Linux and Windows SysAdmin experience
 * Bitbucket, Jira, Crucible, and Fortify SSC administration experience
 * Proficiency with system requirements and DOORS
 * Knowledge in Cybersecurity principles
 * Experience using AI tools
 * Active Secret Clearance

## Description

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is seeking ato join the Ground Segment team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization supporting MQ-4C Triton. This role is located in

In this role you will be working with the latest technology to modernize software product production with DevSecOps - continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, continuous cyber, continuous deployment, and continuous metrics on aerospace programs. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, deployment, and operation of modern DevSecOps software factory. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Real-time & Embedded Software, Test Automation, DevSecOps, and Systems Test in an Agile software development environment.

 * Implement segments of DevSecOps lifecycle - continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, continuous cyber, and continuous deployment pipeline
 * Manage infrastructure-as-code to scale cloud footprint dynamically and cost-effectively
 * Work closely with cross-functional teams to collect feedback, derive requirements, and action solutions

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.


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