Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Cloud Software Developer to maintain and enhance capabilities in support of DAF CLOUDworks at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome, NY. DAF CLOUDworks is a rapidly growing secure cloud program that encompasses 10+ teams supporting information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration.
Requirements
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Go)
- Familiarity with Cloud-based technologies (AWS Platform, Azure Platform, Google Cloud)
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Familiarity leveraging git for code management (ArgoCD, Flux, Gitlab)
- Experience with scripting, particularly in Python or Bash
- Familiarity with administering cloud-based networking (ACL, Security Groups, WAF)
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance capabilities in support of DAF CLOUDworks
- Support information security, infrastructure development, and cloud migration
- Modify and enhance offerings to implement new requirements
- Enhance functionality
- Increase efficiency
- Lower operating/deployment costs
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Other
- RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
- CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
- TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
- A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- A master’s degree with 0 years of experience
- A Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
- Able to obtain IAT Level II certification per DoD 8570.01 such as CompTIA Security+ within 60 days of start date.
- An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
- CompTIA Security+ certification or IAT Level II equivalent per DoD 8570.01
- Fundamental cloud certifications such as: AWS Platform (>= Cloud Practitioner), Azure Platform (>= Azure Fundamentals)
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence)
- Experience developing code base under strict security controls
- Experience with cloud services and resources configuration and administration experience
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
