Sentinel (GBSD) Manager DevOps Engineering 2 - 11926

$131,200 - $196,800/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Bellevue, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Bellevue, NE

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager of DevOps Engineering to join the DevStar Team within the System Engineering Directorate, specifically supporting the Sentinel program. This position is located in Bellevue, Nebraska, and is a permanent role that requires a Secret clearance. The selected candidate will manage the DevSecOps tools and infrastructure team, which is responsible for providing development support to ensure that the necessary tools and processes are in place for streamlined and secure software builds. This role involves close coordination with other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to establish the DevSecOps tools and environment that will support the software development for the Sentinel program. As a Manager of DevOps Engineering, you will lead a team of software engineers tasked with developing and supporting GitLab runners across various containerization platforms. You will also be responsible for developing and supporting applications for containerized images and managing infrastructure as code for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) images. Additionally, this role may include responsibilities related to Control Account Management and Risk Management, ensuring that the team meets project goals and adheres to schedules. Northrop Grumman prides itself on fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work. The company is committed to innovation and aims to impact lives through revolutionary systems that support human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery. Employees are encouraged to think boldly and creatively, contributing to projects that define the future of technology and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage the DevSecOps tools and infrastructure team.
• Lead a team of software engineers in developing and supporting GitLab runners.
• Develop and support applications for containerized images.
• Support infrastructure as code for VDI images.
• Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to establish DevSecOps tools and environment.
• Oversee Control Account Management and Risk Management duties.

Requirements

• 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 4 years with a Master's degree; or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP).
• 1+ year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• 1+ years of experience with Agile principles including Kanban and Scrum.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years leading a team, including mentoring and coaching.
• Experience with individual contributor performance assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks.
• General understanding of Northrop Grumman Engineering Processes.
• Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines.
• Experience managing an engineering team.
• Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts