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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Configuration Management... - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $94,200.0 - $141,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Databases, System Configuration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Language Modeling, Perforce, Windows PowerShell, Productivity Software, Ansible, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Subversion, Management of Software Versions, YAML, Scripting, Git, SC Clearance, Build Management, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3ql69 ## About the Role + 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelors in Science OR 3+ years of relevant experience with a Masters in Science degree + Active Secret clearance at the time of application + 3+ years of hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD tools. + Strong scripting abilities (Python / Bash). + Familiarity with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible). + Knowledge of software delivery frameworks such as DevOps, ITIL, or CMMI. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Strong communication - translating technical policies for non-technical stakeholders + Ability to Manage artifact repositories, ensuring proper versioning and retention policies. + Familiarization of automated provisioning of dev/test/staging environments using Infrastructure-as-Code. + Proficiency with Git (including rebasing, cherry-picking, sub-modules). + Familiarity with other VCS (SVN, Perforce). + Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkinsfile, YAML DSL). + Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python, other). + Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (K8s). + Familiarity with ITIL change management or DevOps release processes + Attention to detail - every version tag must be traceable + Understanding of branching models (GitFlow, trunk-based). Preferred Qualifications: + Relevant SCM experience in Radar + Prior leadership experience + Highly proficient with the tools listed under Basic Qualifications + Experience supporting the SCM role in SQA and customer audits, such as Physical and Functional Configuration Audits (PCA/FCA) + Build Management experience, including creating Software Version Descriptions (SVD), Software Development Plan (SDP) and other deliverables ## Description Develops and maintains software configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products. Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable. Designs, develops, automates, and maintains productivity tools using programming, database or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development. Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support software product development and use. May develop software configuration standards for company-wide use. 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