Northrop Grumman
Principal DevOps Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
- Location
- Manhattan Beach, CA
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $114K – $171K / yr
- Clearance
- Top Secret
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
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 looking for a Principal DevOps Engineer based in Manhattan Beach, CA. Our Team works on state-of-the-art Mission Planning systems.
Responsibilities Include:
- Create and maintain the software CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, bug safe delivery of critical business software to production.
- Set up Development, Test, and Build environments for the team
- Work with various team members to create a product for deliveries
- Create and update Windows installers
- Install, test, and verify software products
- Maintain multiple baseline repositories
- Provide support to team members with issues relate to build and installation.
- Define and implement software version control processes, policies, and procedures.
- All work must be performed on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA
Basic Qualifications:
- BS or higher degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) or related field from an ABET accredited university
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or software build management OR 3 years of experience with a master’s degree in a related discipline
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance, adjudicated within the last 5 years
- Clearance to Highest Level of ATDC SAP
- Demonstrated experience with DevOps engineering principles
- Knowledge and experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) Practices
- Experience using and managing one of these CI/CD tools: Bamboo, Jenkins
- Development experience in one or more of the following scripts: yaml, Python, PowerShell, Curl, Unix
- Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (C#, Java, C++)
- Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following tools: GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, SonarQube, Ansible, VisualBuild, InstallShield, Wix
- Ability to work on-site in Manhattan Beach, CA
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Microsoft Windows-based Applications
- Experience specifically with these tools: InstallShield, Visual Build Pro
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodology
- Software testing experience
- Proficiency in one or more of the following: C#, .NET Framework, Java, C/C++
- Expert Windows and Linux administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning and proven Automation/Coding experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with containerization (Docker / Podman)
- Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong interpersonal and analytic skills
- Active / Current DoD Top Secret clearance, adjudicated within the last 5 years
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.