Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our software organization.
This position may be located in San Diego, California; El Segundo, CA; or Melbourne, FL.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Standup of large-scale software factory used by software teams
- Implement all segments of DevSecOps lifecycle - continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, continuous cyber, and continuous deployment pipeline
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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Software Engineering to include a background in the agile development lifecycle, OR a Master’s degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Software Engineering to include a background in agile development lifecycle, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience in Software Engineering to include a background in agile development lifecycle
- Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python, Swift) and software development lifecycle
- Experience with developing software using agile processes (Kanban, Scrum, Scrumban)
- Experience with one of the following change management tracking system tools: Jira, ClearQuest, Asana
- Experience with one of the following continues integration tools: Bamboo, Jenkins, Gitlab, Bamboo
- Experience with one of the following configuration management systems: GIT, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Subversion
- Experience with implementing DevSecOps lifecycle - continuous (build, integration, test, deployment, cyber, monitoring)
- Experience with configuration of virtual machines and virtual networks (VPC, NSX-T, NSX-V)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Interim Secret clearance
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification with cloud technology (AWS, VMWare, Azure, Kubernetes) at the beginner level
- Experience with implementing the automated collection and reporting of software metrics
- Experience with implementing cyber analysis regimen on program
- Experience with implementing cyber remediation and cyber compliance on a program
- Experience with implementing, and operation of cyber remediation and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Active Secret DoD Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
- Current Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Pay Ranges by Location:
Florida $98,400 - $147,600
California: $114,000 - $171,000
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $171,000.00The 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.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Similar Jobs
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