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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer/Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Revision Control, Issue Tracking Systems, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Octopus Deploy, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Docker Swarm, Grafana, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Software Coding, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usee434470815c14673ed245c82bff180f/eaa ## About the Role Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base., Candidates may be considered for DevOps Engineer (Level 2) or Principal DevOps Engineer (Level 3) based on education and years of relevant experience., * Education / Years of Experience: * DevOps Engineer (Level 2): * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience OR master's degree with 0 years of experience * Principal DevOps Engineer (Level 3): * Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience OR master's degree with 3+ years of experience * Clearance and Certifications: * Active Department of Defense Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance * Active CompTIA Security+, SecurityX, or CISSP certification * Core Experience: * Minimum of 3 years of experience in DevOps, software development, or systems administration Preferred Qualifications * Experience with configuration and maintenance of DevOps Infrastructure as Code tools and CI/CD pipelines * Experience with OCI-compliant container technologies and tools such as Podman or Docker * Experience managing and troubleshooting containerized workloads, specifically using Kubernetes or Docker Swarm * Experience with the Linux operating system and familiarity with core cloud services, including virtual machines, storage, and networking * Experience with distributed revision control systems such as Git * Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go to improve platform efficiency * Kubernetes-related certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer), CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), or KCSP (Kubernetes Certified Service Provider) * Experience with the configuration and administration of CNCF tools such as Harbor, ArgoCD, Grafana, Prometheus, and Helm * Experience implementing "security as code", including automated vulnerability scanning and compliance-driven infrastructure (e.g., DoD STIGs / RMF) * Experience designing enterprise-wide automation strategies and establishing golden paths / developer portals to reduce cognitive load for engineering teams * Experience working in an Agile environment and familiarity with Agile principles and practices * Experience with project / issue tracking software such as Jira and Confluence * Demonstrated understanding of microservice architectures #PWRTA3 ## Description You will be an active part of a Platform Engineering team with expertise in Kubernetes, cloud, GitLab, and related platform technologies, responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling foundational infrastructure that supports NASIC missions. Successful candidates should: * Have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who can develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Be comfortable working as part of a high-performing engineering team and collaborating across disciplines. * Be able to work in an Agile environment and adapt to evolving priorities., As a DevOps Engineer, you will combine software development and IT operations to create a more streamlined and efficient development process by implementing and managing DevOps practices across the organization. You will help design, build, and operate the platforms and pipelines that enable secure, reliable delivery of mission applications., DevOps Engineer The Opportunity: As a DevOps engineer, you know how to set up cloud environments and provision computer networking, storage, and virtual networks-ultimately, ho… + 8 days ago ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)