Principal Scrum Master – SW CI/CD Scrum Master (25-382)

Northrop Grumman

105d • $105,400 - $158,000

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Scrum Master – SW CI/CD Scrum Master (25-382) to join our team of expert and diverse professionals. This position, located in Huntsville, AL, plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. This role does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options. The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering a well-optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a key component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities. As a member of the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (RA ART) of the Missile Defense National Team for Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) (aka C2BMC NT).

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Candidates with an active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) are strongly preferred at the time of application
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Experience with CI/CD tools
• Experience with repository management tools
• Experience with Scrum Master principles

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linux
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) principles and their application to IT and IT products
• Experience in Source Code Management
• Scrum Master experience with an understanding of Agile methodologies
• Understanding Systems Engineering, Software Development, and Verification cycles would be beneficial
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and poise, including occasional travel between development facilities
• Willingness to work independently or in a group setting in a dynamic environment
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with experience working with multiple disciplinary teams, including Systems Administrators, IT, and Security
• Experience with MS Office software and Agile development tools
• Strong skills in time management and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and managing CI/CD pipelines across multiple development sites
• Collaborating with the Cyber and Platforms ART to ensure security and compliance
• Collaborating to provide regular updates on the status of the pipeline(s) and working to resolve any issues
• Serving as a Scrum Master for a team of 6 to 10 members
• Collaborating with teams and the Product Owner to ensure successful sprint execution
• Assisting the teams with Agile processes and practices, and coordinating with them and the Product Owner

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree