Software Engineer - Infrastructure Automation with Security Clearance

Requisition ID: R10170004

Category: Engineering

Location: San Diego, California, United States of America

Clearance Type: Top Secret

Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Software Engineer - Infrastructure Automation to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite in San Diego, California. In this role, you will work in an embedded technology environment to develop software working with real-time operating systems for use in flight and mission-critical systems. We build complex aircraft systems using the latest technologies including simulation, cloud computing, DevSecOps, and cyber that can rapidly evolve to deliver enhanced capabilities for fielded systems.

Essential Functions:

1. Automate deployment of Infrastructure Software (VMWare, Kubernetes, etc.)
2. Integrate and automate systems to facilitate continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, and continuous deployment pipeline
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to create/update technical documentation and flow up status/blockers

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline
2. 2+ years of experience with YAML and/or Python
3. 2+ years of experience with Ansible
4. 1+ years of experience with Virtualization technology
5. 1+ years of experience with a continuous integration environment (i.e., GitLab, Jenkins, Bamboo)
6. 1+ years of experience using the Agile methodology and tools such as Jira and Confluence
7. Active Top Secret clearance and must be able to obtain and maintain program access

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Current SAP access
2. 2+ years of experience with any of these VMware products: Cloud Foundation, vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, NSX
3. 1+ years of experience with VMware Aria
4. 2+ years of experience as a Linux and/or Windows System Administrator
5. 1+ years of experience with NetApp Storage Solution
6. Experience automating software builds and releases via Nexus
7. Experience with containers and container orchestration using Kubernetes

At Northrop Grumman, we are invested in the growth and well-being of all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

The salary range for this position is $87,200 - $130,800. This 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.