DevOps Engineering Manager 1 at Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD

Requisition ID: R10176749
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as a DevOps Engineering Manager 1 based out of Baltimore, MD.
SW&DT CM/DevOps is part of Mission Systems SW&DT Synergy organization and supports multiple programs around Baltimore, MD. This group is responsible for maintaining the health of the tactical code baselines of programs, helping the engineering teams they support utilize modern tooling, implementing automation, finding opportunities for process improvement, and generally helping our engineering teams be as successful as possible.
The technical areas of expertise for this group include:

• Software and digital configuration management that follows standard Mission Systems Sector CM processes during project life cycle

• Processes that support code quality, and code coverage with automated testing for continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment pipelines and DevOps

• Agile coaching and software process mentoring

Primary Responsibilities:
This is a working manager role that will be approximately 90% direct program support and 10% functional management under supervision of a Section Lead.
Management Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day functional management of the SW&DT CM/DevOps engineers

• Staff planning and administration

• Workload forecasts

• Mentoring and career development

• Performance Reviews and Engagement

• Leadership through effective reuse and process improvement

• Execution of strategic vision within SW&DT CM/DevOps which is consistent with the goals and vision set forth by SW&DT Synergy

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance prior to starting.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance.

• Experience working in an Agile environment/working knowledge of Agile principles and practices

• Candidate must have strong communication and people leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior professional work experience in Software or Digital Configuration Management, DevOps, or related area

• Experience with configuration and administration of DevOps tools such as Jenkins

• Experience in development and maintenance of Jenkins Pipelines & scripts

• Experience with multiple tools and environments (Git, Bitbucket, Jira, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Linux and Windows)

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

• Management of teams (direct or indirect)

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance prior to starting.
Salary Range: $120,800 - $181,200
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.