Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Staff Cloud DevOps Engineer who will take part in the design, build, deploy, and maintenance of cloud-based systems and infrastructure to help the Digital Ecosystem Segment store data, run applications, and manage IT services efficiently and securely. In this position you will:

Take part in leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure using IaC principles. Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes. Automate operational processes and implement the best tools and technologies to support development and operations. Develop and enforce best practices for system security and compliance holistically throughout the environment. Lead incident response efforts, including root cause analysis, to resolve system issues. Implement and manage monitoring and logging systems to ensure system health and performance. Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline workflows and ensure smooth integration of new software releases Mentor other team members, providing technical leadership on infrastructure strategy, automating complex workflows, optimizing system performance, and fostering collaboration between development and operations teams 12 Years experience with Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study; or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval Currently holds an IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01 such as CompTIA Security+ CE Extensive experience deploying and maintaining infrastructure with at least one major cloud provider, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with Containerization and Orchestration technologies, such as Kubernetes, Podman, or OpenShift. Experience utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management tools, such as Terraform and Ansible. Experience with continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Gitlab and other CI/CD tools. Strong scripting skills to support automation (ex. Python, Bash, PowerShell) Experience supporting Windows Enterprise architecture and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar enterprise Linux distribution. Proficiency in AWS cloud platform Infrastructure management & services. Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack. Experience or strong understanding of networking with Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Load Balancers, DNS, Firewall Rules, and Security Groups. Experience with secrets (ex. Hashicorp Vault) and artifact management (Nexus, Harbor) Experience and understanding of working within DoD cybersecurity compliance guidelines. Experience as a Product Owner or other technical leadership position in an Agile environment. Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Proven ability to hold team members accountable to complete work based on approved technical architecture, on schedule and within budget Detailed and team oriented with excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and organizational skills.