Automation Engineer with Security Clearance

• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Location: 9975 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, CO
• Duration: long term, ongoing contract – we are a direct sub to the C2BMC program
• Clearance: Secret, will hold Top Secret if you have it
• Program – C2BMC "Position Responsibilities

Innovate & Design Automation Solutions

• Architect and develop new automated test scripts, frameworks, and reusable libraries (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Java) that support end-to-end execution of C2BMC scenarios on Windows/Linux hosts
• Design CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) that integrate automated builds, test execution, result collection, and reporting
• Create proof-of-concept prototypes for emerging automation concepts (e.g., container-based test environments, model-based test generation, AI-assisted test case generation) Lead Implementation & Execution
• Own the end-to-end delivery of automation features from requirements through design, development, testing, and deployment
• Execute and monitor automated test suites, analyze results, identify root causes of failures, and drive corrective actions Ensure Compliance & Quality
• Apply Information Assurance (IA) policies to all automation assets; run IA scans, remediate findings, and maintain continuous compliance
• Produce clear, concise documentation (design documents, runbooks, API guides) that enable reuse and knowledge transfer Mentorship & Collaboration
• Provide technical guidance and code review to E5 level engineers; conduct knowledge-sharing sessions on scripting and CI/CD topics
• Partner with software developers, system administrators, test leads, and IA officers to refine test requirements and resolve integration issues
• Represent the automation team in program level meetings, presenting progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and customer stakeholders Continuous Improvement
• Identify bottlenecks in the test lifecycle and propose innovative solutions (e.g., parallel test execution, test environment automation, automated environment provisioning)
• Stay current with industry trends, DoD automation initiatives, and emerging tools; evaluate and recommend adoption where appropriate
• Support occasional travel to customer sites for installation, validation, or hand over activities; adapt to flexible work hours as mission demands dictate.

Basic Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, computer science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and deploying automation scripts or test frameworks in a DoD or similarly regulated environment Certifications & Clearance
• Current DoD 8140 compliant Security+ certification (must be active on start date and maintained)
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (required for consideration) Technical Competence
• Proficiency with Linux command-line administration and shell scripting (Bash, Zsh, etc.)
• Strong scripting/programming skills in **PowerShell, Bash, Python, and/or Java** – including writing, debugging, performance tuning, and maintenance
• Practical experience with **Git** (branching strategies, pull request reviews, conflict resolution, signed commits)
• Experience integrating applications on both **Windows and Unix/Linux** platforms (installing, configuring, and validating software stacks) Professional Skills
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation and communicate effectively with developers, system administrators, test engineers, IA personnel, and senior leadership
• Demonstrated capability to work independently on complex problems while seeking guidance only when necessary

Preferred Qualifications
Leadership & Process Expertise

• Proven track record of leading automation or DevOps initiatives that resulted in measurable improvements in test cycle time, defect detection, or release frequency
• Experience with **Agile/Scrum** and **DevOps** practices (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, automated environment provisioning) Domain & Tool Knowledge
• Familiarity with **VMWare/vSphere**, **Hyper-V**, or container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) used to create reproducible test environments
• Ability to read, debug, and modify application source code (C/C++, Java, etc.) to support test harness development
• Working knowledge of the **C2BMC Concept of Operations (CONOPS)**, user interface, and typical mission system workflows Simulation & Hardware-in-the-Loop
• Prior involvement integrating mission systems with simulation frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) test beds, or virtual test environments Documentation & Training
• Experience authoring installation manuals, release notes, or other technical deliverables for government customers
• History of mentoring junior engineers, conducting workshops, or creating training materials"