Senior Principal Engineer Software - DevOps & Cloud

Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$122,800.0 - $184,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) Vbscript Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Application Services Systems Engineering Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Bash Shell C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language)
+30 more
Software as a Service Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Software Quality Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration DevOps Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Python (Programming Language) Korn Shell Octopus Deploy OpenShift Platform as a Service (PAAS) Windows PowerShell Cloud Services SAP (Applications) Software Engineering Software Factory Software Requirements Analysis Google Cloud Docker Swarm Delivery Pipeline AWS ECS Containerization Kubernetes Deployment Automation Devsecops Golang Vmware Microservices

Job description

In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for managing cloud infrastructure tools and data for the Aircraft Ground Systems team. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls., * Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels

  • Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
  • Manage cloud infrastructure tools and data.
  • Manage and improve container orchestration and deployment strategies.
  • Develop tools to manage continuous integration, software stack support, code quality and coverage.
  • Ensure and develop tools for monitoring security, privacy, and integrity of data and other resources.
  • Setup an overall Cloud-native Software Factory

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related experience; OR Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of related experience; OR PhD with 4 year of related experience
  • Ability to implement software and scripts in one or more programming languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Go, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, AND/OR KornShell.
  • Knowledge of at least one of the following Cloud technologies and service providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft (MS) Azure, Google Cloud.
  • Knowledge of Defining Roadmap, Architecting, Designing, Implementing Cyber Remediation AND Cyber Compliance (Risk Management Framework - RMF).
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment., * Experience AND/OR Certification with cloud and container management & security technologies such as: VMWare, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Redhat OpenShift, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Nomad.
  • Recent Demonstrated Experience Defining Roadmap, Architecting, Designing, Implementing Cyber Remediation AND Cyber Compliance (Risk Management Framework - RMF).
  • Recent Demonstrated Experience Architecting, Designing, Implementing, Maintaining, and Administrating micro-services for Cloud and Application Systems tracing to user/system requirements using cloud services such as: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
  • Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience with one of the following continuous deployment systems: Octopus, ArgoCD, CodeStream, EletricFlow, AWS AND/OR CodePipeline.
  • Experience working in an Agile Framework

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

About the company

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

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