Associate / DevOps Engineer - NG Space Systems

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. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are seeking either an Associate DevOps Engineer or a DevOps Engineer to join our talented team. This position is in Redondo Beach, CA, and offers both domestic and international travel opportunities. The Ground Solutions and Mission Support (GSMS) Software (SW) Integrated Project Team (IPT) is a large restricted group executing across both Development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks. The software Engineering IPT focuses on the development and sustainment of several mission operational software product lines, as well as the development of new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted SCI Customer. Responsibilities Include: Maintain, administer, and optimize Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) Manage and automate CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo Implement auto-deployment using Ansible Develop and enforce a branching strategy using Git Write and maintain scripts in Python, Bash, Curl, and YAML for automation. Troubleshoot and optimize DevOps workflows and development processes Collaborate with development and Act as a Build Manager, ensuring that builds are stable, reproducible, and delivered on schedule. Oversees software deliveries, coordinating with development teams to ensure timely releases Ensure proper versioning and configuration of software artifacts throughout the release cycle. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications: Associate DevOps Engineer: 0 Years with Bachelors in Science; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree DevOps Engineer: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree Experience as a DevOps or a SW Build Manager Must have an active Top-Secret clearance with a periodic review done within the last 6 years at time of application, and the ability to obtain SCI access prior to start date Experience using and managing one of these CI/CD tools: Bamboo, Jenkins Experience using and managing these DevOps tools: Ansible, Terraform, Chef, or Puppet Development experience in one or more of the following scripts: YAML and Python Experience with Containers in Dockers and Kubernetes Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following tools: Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence Preferred Qualifications: Experience with programming/scripting languages: C, C++, Java, Perl) Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process Experience developing on a Linux environment using git Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders.