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.

GCCS-J is the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Command and Control (C2) system of record. GCCS-J supports commanders and warfighters as they conduct joint and multinational operations by providing a fused picture of the battlespace within an integrated system that is supporting Joint Warfighter needs today. GCCS-J is focused on meeting emerging operational needs through sustainment and modernization support to operational baselines and three product areas (Situational Awareness, Infrastructure, and Intelligence). Along with sustainment and modernization, GCCS-J will focus on modifying and enhancing elements or capabilities to implement new requirements, enhance functionality, increase efficiency, or lower operating/deployment costs incorporating agile technologies and capabilities.

This position requires in-depth knowledge of the entire software development life cycle. The successful candidate will be able to:

Exhibit a positive attitude, a high level of initiative, and must enjoy the challenge of bringing orchestrated operational environments to fruitionPrioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budgetInterface with multiple, geographically disbursed teams and effectively communicate project statuses and barriersFollow Agile Development process and full life cycle development: requirements, design, implementation, test, and maintenanceLead independent technical investigations, provide technical advice, recommend technical solutions, and assist the Government in integrating the GCCS-J functionality into new baselinesExhibit attention to detail coupled with the ability to quickly learn new procedures with minimal supervisionBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM) program with 8 years experience or a Masters degree with 6 years experienceProficient in installing, configuring, and patching KubernetesAdvanced proficiency with writing Ansible plays and playbooksProficient with Linux System Administration and debugging skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to operate in a team environmentUS citizen with ability to obtain a Interim Secret Clearance prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:Experience with virtual machine environments and Docker container useExperience with Open Container Initiative (OCI) containerized application developmentExperience locking down KubernetesUnderstanding of GitOpsExperience with build ecosystems such as Maven, Gradl, JenkinsFamiliarity with container orchestration tools and techniques (e.g. Kubernetes, helm)Experience with Agile methodologiesFamiliarity with Command and Control (C2) SystemsFamiliarity with Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as SonarQube and FortifyFamiliarity with secure coding standardsUnderstanding of networking and network troubleshootingKnowledge of the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)Ability to apply mathematical and statistical operations towards software algorithmsBackground in military intelligence and imagery, or strategic planningTop Secret Security Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.

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.