Staff Engineer DevOps (DevOps Team Lead) at Northrop Grumman
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
About the Job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC)
Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging, and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics
Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions
Microelectronics | Northrop GrummanOne of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems
Our team is chartered with providing the skills to transform computing beyond Moore’s Law, advancing development of computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and large-scale high-performance computing systems
MDA is seeking a Staff EngineerDevOps with demonstrated ability to support our innovative MDA team in support of emerging supercomputing technologies.Responsibilities:Lead a team of DevOps engineers who maintain the MDA DevOps infrastructure and services and promote DevOps adoption across multiple teams and environmentsContinuously solicit and synthesize stakeholder feedback to develop, maintain, and execute a DevOps roadmap coordinated and aligned with MDA organizational objectivesCreate and nurture a culture of DevOps throughout all MDA functions; oversee promotion and adoption through coaching, mentoring, advocacy, and training; use metrics to provide organizational leadership insight into progress and outcomesDemonstrate oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skillsAll job functions require close teamwork across functional disciplines and integrated product teams in a fast-paced environment
This program area is expanding which offers the potential for future growth opportunities (technical lead, software architect, etc.) for candidates who successfully demonstrate exceptional performance and leadership
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.This position requires onsite work at our Linthicum, MD and/or Annapolis Junction locations.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable degree;A minimum of 12 years of experience in software development or DevOps (10 years with a MS degree; 7 years with PhD);Demonstrated team leadership abilities within a large organization, including communication with internal and external stakeholders;Extensive technical expertise in DevOps tools and implementation, with full knowledge of the software development lifecycle;Experience providing technical leadership to a DevOps or software team, providing strategic vision, guidance, and solutions;Experience managing a DevOps or software team: assigning tasks, tracking progress, and communicating status;Experience employing Agile software methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Jira) for team leadership and management;Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and shifting priorities;Candidates must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD TS/SCI clearance with PolygraphPreferred Qualifications represent skills and experiences a candidate:Experience writing or maintaining programs/scripts, e.g., written in BASH, Python, PowerShell, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Matlab;Experience using, authoring, and administering GitLab CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, including security and quality tool integration with, e.g., Nessus, Trivy, SonarQube;Experience using or administering additional container technologies, e.g., Docker, Kubernetes;Experience writing, maintaining, or employing Infrastructure as Code technologies, e.g., Ansible;Experience administrating DevOps technologies in a production environment, e.g., GitLab, Prometheus, Kubernetes, Nexus;Demonstrated ability to build diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members;Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations;Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph#NGMCENGSalary Range: $157,500.00 - $236,300.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 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
For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit
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.Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC)
Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging, and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics
Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions
Microelectronics | Northrop GrummanOne of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems
Our team is chartered with providing the skills to transform computing beyond Moore’s Law, advancing development of computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and large-scale high-performance computing systems
MDA is seeking a Staff EngineerDevOps with demonstrated ability to support our innovative MDA team in support of emerging supercomputing technologies.Responsibilities:Lead a team of DevOps engineers who maintain the MDA DevOps infrastructure and services and promote DevOps adoption across multiple teams and environmentsContinuously solicit and synthesize stakeholder feedback to develop, maintain, and execute a DevOps roadmap coordinated and aligned with MDA organizational objectivesCreate and nurture a culture of DevOps throughout all MDA functions; oversee promotion and adoption through coaching, mentoring, advocacy, and training; use metrics to provide organizational leadership insight into progress and outcomesDemonstrate oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skillsAll job functions require close teamwork across functional disciplines and integrated product teams in a fast-paced environment
This program area is expanding which offers the potential for future growth opportunities (technical lead, software architect, etc.) for candidates who successfully demonstrate exceptional performance and leadership
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.This position requires onsite work at our Linthicum, MD and/or Annapolis Junction locations.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or comparable degree;A minimum of 12 years of experience in software development or DevOps (10 years with a MS degree; 7 years with PhD);Demonstrated team leadership abilities within a large organization, including communication with internal and external stakeholders;Extensive technical expertise in DevOps tools and implementation, with full knowledge of the software development lifecycle;Experience providing technical leadership to a DevOps or software team, providing strategic vision, guidance, and solutions;Experience managing a DevOps or software team: assigning tasks, tracking progress, and communicating status;Experience employing Agile software methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Jira) for team leadership and management;Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and shifting priorities;Candidates must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD TS/SCI clearance with PolygraphPreferred Qualifications represent skills and experiences a candidate:Experience writing or maintaining programs/scripts, e.g., written in BASH, Python, PowerShell, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Matlab;Experience using, authoring, and administering GitLab CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure, including security and quality tool integration with, e.g., Nessus, Trivy, SonarQube;Experience using or administering additional container technologies, e.g., Docker, Kubernetes;Experience writing, maintaining, or employing Infrastructure as Code technologies, e.g., Ansible;Experience administrating DevOps technologies in a production environment, e.g., GitLab, Prometheus, Kubernetes, Nexus;Demonstrated ability to build diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members;Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations;Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph#NGMCENGSalary Range: $157,500.00 - $236,300.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 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
For our complete EEO/AA 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.SummaryLocation: United States-Maryland-Linthicum; United States-Maryland-Annapolis JunctionType: Full time U.S
Citizenship
