Principal/ Sr. Principal Cloud Engineer in support of DAF CLOUDworks (AHT)

Posted 24 Days Ago
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United States of America
98K-181K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
As a Principal/Senior Principal Cloud Engineer, you will support DAF CLOUDworks, enhancing capabilities and providing technical support to various stakeholders. Responsibilities include implementing cloud technologies, DevOps practices, scripting, and maintaining containerization solutions while collaborating effectively within a team.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Cloud Engineer to maintain and enhance capabilities in support of DAF CLOUDworks at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in Rome, NY.

 

You will be an active part of a team providing technical support of customers leveraging DAF CLOUDworks. Successful candidates should have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

 

This position may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications below.

 

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cloud Engineer:

  • One of the following:
    • A bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field with 5 years of experience
    • A master’s degree in a STEM related field with 3 years of experience
    • A PhD with 0 years of experience
  • An active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
  • Experience with Agile methodologies
  • Knowledge of Cloud-based technologies
  • Experience with DevOps pipeline development and sustainment
  • Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ in a timely manner
  • Experience with Containerization & Orchestration technology
  • Experience with Scripting
  • Experience working with Linux and Windows Operating Systems

 

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Cloud Engineer:

  • One of the following:
    • A bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field with 9 years of experience
    • A master’s degree in a STEM related field with 7 years of experience
    • A PhD with 4 years of experience
  • A Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience with Agile methodologies
  • Knowledge of Cloud-based technologies
  • Experience with DevOps pipeline development and sustainment
  • Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ in a timely manner
  • Experience with Containerization & Orchestration technology
  • Experience with Scripting
  • Experience working with Linux and Windows Operating Systems

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Experience with implementation of Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure
  • Cloud Certification(s)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Familiarity with Platform as a Service (PaaS) or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Experience with DevOps tools, such as:
    • GitLab/GitHub
    • Jenkins
    • SonarQube
    • Docker or Podman
    • Kubernetes
    • Python
    • Ansible
    • Kubernetes / Helm / Kustomize

Salary Range: $97,500.00 - $146,300.00Salary Range 2: $121,000.00 - $181,400.00

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.

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.

Top Skills

Python
The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
85,636 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.

On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.

Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.

Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us.

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

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