Principal-Sr Principal Cyber Dev Ops Engineer -AHT - Security Clearance Required

Company: Vaia GmbH
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal-Sr Principal Cyber Dev Ops Engineer --AHT - Security Clearance RequiredLocation: Huntsville, Alabama, United States of AmericaEmployment Type: Full-TimeRequisition ID: R10178416Clearance Type: SecretTravel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions Available: 2At 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. 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.Job Description:The Cyber Dev Ops Engineer will serve as a Kubernetes administrator responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and deploying applications in a Kubernetes environment. Responsibilities include:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters.
• Developing Kubernetes-based solutions.
• Improving Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Creating the container infrastructure platform.
• Designing and implementing solutions.
• Enhancing delivery systems with Continuous Integration.
• Coordinating with other internal teams to meet goals.
• Deploying and monitoring applications in a Kubernetes environment.
• Configuring hardware, services, and managing settings and storage.
• Improving the monitoring and alert systems.
• Troubleshooting issues and solving problems where needed.
• Documentation and support.Additional Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
• Current DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e., Security+, etc.).
• BS with 5 years of experience; MS with 3 years of experience; or 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong understanding of containerization concepts.
• IaC (Infrastructure as code) experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux operating systems.
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Understanding of basic networking concepts.
• Experience with hypervisors (Not cloud based).
• Ability to quickly learn and handle strict deadlines.Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
• In addition to Level 3 basic qualifications.
• Current DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e., Security+, etc.).
• BS with 9 years of experience; MS with 7 years of experience; or 13 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong understanding of on-prem disconnected Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of container security concepts.
• Experience in a disconnected multi-cluster environment.
• Ability to quickly learn and handle strict deadlines.Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Longhorn, Neuvector, cert-manager, Metallb, Hashicorp Vault, ZARF, etc.
• Experience with RKE2 Kubernetes distribution.
• RHCSA/RHCE Certified.
• Experience writing Golang applications/Tools.
• CKA/CKS/CKAD Certified.Salary Range: $115,000 - $173,800The 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.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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