Sentinel Sr Principal DevOps Engineer - 18893

Employer description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer. This role will focus on automating the provisioning and management of servers, storage, and networking across VMware and physical environments, improving efficiency, scalability, and reliability for development and production environments and will be located in Roy, Utah.

What You’ll Get To Do:

As an DevOps Engineer, you will:

Design and develop infrastructure as code (IaC)

Develop scripts, workflows, and playbooks for storage provisioning, automation, and backup integrationBuild and maintain automated patching, compliance, and reporting frameworksAdminister and automate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments including OS deployment, configuration hardening, lifecycle management and patchingManage and automate VMware vSphere based infrastructure including ESXi hosts, clusters, resource pools, templates, and virtual networking/storage objectsProvision, automate, and manage Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments using Omnissa Horizon including golden image creation, pool configuration and desktop lifecycle maintenanceAdminister and automate Microsoft IIS web servers, including configuration, deployment, security hardening, and integrationSupport and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and backup/restore in support of application and infrastructure servicesMaintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless infrastructure deploymentsMonitor and optimize infrastructure performance to ensure reliability and scalabilityTroubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues efficientlyCollaborate with other teams to identify automation opportunities, troubleshoot issues, integrate infrastructure solutions and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the systemsDocument Processes and configurations for clarity and maintainabilityOptimize infrastructure utilization and reduce manual intervention in operational tasksCollaborate with stakeholders to understand diverse automation needs and advocate for unified solutionsCommunicate progress, problems and best practices to management, leads and teammates
Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer: 08 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 06 Years with Masters, 04 Years with PhD or 04 additional years in lieu of a degree

US Citizenship with Active or Interim DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 yearsAbility to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) within a timeframe to meet business needs4 years experience of Microsoft and Linux Red Hat operating system4 years experience with scripting languages (i.e. PERL, Python, Bash, YAML)2 years experience with Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), including site configuration, SSL/TLS, and administration2 years experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational database platforms, including basic administration, backup/restore, and performance troubleshootingWorking knowledge of Cybersecurity technologies, NIST standards, and RMF governance2 years experience with Jira/Confluence in an Agile environmentIAT Level II certification (e.g. Security + CE) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field of studyExperience with automation/configuration managementExperience with source code configuration management toolsExperience with Kubernetes implementation and Day 2 Operations in a CI/CD PipelineExperience with VMware Cloud Foundation, Terraform, vCenter, vSphere, or similar Virtual ProvisioningExperience with container technologies (i.e. Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift)Proficient with DOORS, Cameo with the ability to write and decompose system and software requirementsSAP accessExcellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues
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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.

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.