Software 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 "Essential Functions:
• Will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable DevOps solutions and CI/CD pipelines to enable efficient software delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve automation, reliability, and system performance
• Design, build, implement, and maintain a CI/CD pipeline using tools such as GitLab and Jenkins
• Develop and maintain complex software applications using languages such as Python, Java, Bash, and PowerShell
• Implement solutions for an enterprise-scale network, including building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Software-defined Networking (SDN) to optimize network management
• Develop and maintain documentation for all software, including CI/CD pipelines, architecture, configuration, and tooling guides
• Develop and enhance automation scripts and services using Python or Java to improve DevOps workflows
• May be required to support critical activities outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Any other required tasks by the program

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills, proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools
• Must be capable of collaborating effectively with a team of highly motivated engineers and working independently, when necessary, on large field projects
• Experience coding in various programming languages, including Python and Java, as well as scripting languages such as Bash and PowerShell
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles, API integration (particularly REST APIs), and Git version control
• Ability to script and test automation for software tools
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants with a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and basic orchestration concepts"