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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Burp Suite, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Dojo Toolkit, Github, Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Octopus Deploy, OpenShift, Cloud Services, Ansible, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Shell Script, Software Construction, Software Deployment, SonarQube, Private Cloud Environment, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Istio, Grafana, HybridCloud, Gitlab, Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Checkmarx, CIS Benchmarks, Api Gateway, Terraform, Splunk, Docker, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467208632&tx=TT4542THT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role This position can be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4. Basic Qualifications for DevOps Engineer - Level 3: * 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 3 years of relevant experience with Master's degree; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree * Must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. * Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining containerized applications (e.g., Docker) * Experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift) * Experience building software for deployment to a commercial or private cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-prem cloud) * Experience developing CI/CD scripts to automate build processes (e.g., Jenkins, Python, GitLab) * Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Argo CD, Defect Dojo, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) * Active Security+ Certification, * 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 6 years of relevant experience with Master's degree; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree * Must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future. * Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining containerized applications (e.g., Docker) * Experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift) * Experience building software for deployment to a commercial or private cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-prem cloud) * Experience developing CI/CD scripts to automate build processes (e.g., Jenkins, Python, GitLab) * Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Argo CD, Defect Dojo, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) * Active Security+ Certification, * Experience on Space-related Program * Experience with Kubernetes security and hardening (Pod Security Standards, network policies, admission controllers, service mesh) * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible, Helm) * Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks, RMF, Zero Trust concepts) * Experience integrating SAST/DAST tools into CI/CD (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite) * Experience implementing supply chain security (XEOL, SBOMs, signed images, secure registries) * Knowledge of container runtime security and monitoring (e.g., Falco, Sysdig, eBPF-based tools) * Experience with logging, monitoring, and observability stacks (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, OpenTelemetry) * Experience with API gateways and service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd, Envoy) in a cloud environment * Familiarity with identity and access management in cloud platforms (IAM roles, policies, service principals) * Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, security groups, ingress/egress, load balancing) * Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments (defense) * Experience creating, executing, and troubleshooting complex, automated processes used to configure servers and/or deploy code #LosAngelesSpace #SpaceEngJobs #SpaceSoftwareJobs ## Description * Design, develop, and maintain secure containerized software components to be deployed in cloud environments. * Implement and maintain Kubernetes (or equivalent) clusters, including networking, security, and observability. * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enforce security gates and automated testing. * Perform security assessments on containerized applications and cloud deployments; drive remediation efforts. * Develop and maintain infrastructure as code for repeatable, auditable deployments. * Collaborate with software, systems, and security engineers to define secure architectures and deployment patterns. * Document designs, security controls, and operational procedures for cloud deployed container platforms.