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Adidev Technologies Inc

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

Job Advertisement -DevOps Engineer Company Overview: We are a fastgrowing technology company focused on delivering reliable, scalable, and secure cloudnative applications to enterprise clients. Our ...

Adidev Technologies Inc

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

Job Advertisement -DevOps Engineer Company Overview: We are a fast-growing technology company focused on delivering reliable, scalable, and secure cloud-native applications to enterprise clients. Our ...

AaraTechnologies Inc

DEVOPS ENGINEER

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

DevOps Engineer Retail & E-Commerce (2-3 Years Experience) Company: AaraTech Inc About the Role AaraTech Inc is seeking a DevOps Engineer Retail & E-Commerce to support cloud infrastructure and ...

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Artius Solutions

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Overview A financial services organization in Chicago, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support the development ...

Apex Informatics

Devops Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Job Title - DevOps Engineer 4 Location: Chicago, IL /or Dallas ( in office 1 day a week as of now) Duration: 12 months Education & Experience Required: * 8+ years of software development experience

Argonne National Laboratory

DevOps Engineer

Lemont, IL · Hybrid

$53.25 - $72.75/hr

The ALCF seeks a DevOps engineer to support infrastructure within ALCF and in support of the Department of Energy's American Science Cloud (AmSC) project. AmSC is a secure, federated, and science ...

Argonne National Laboratory

DevOps Engineer

Lemont, IL · On-site

$53.25 - $72.75/hr

The ALCF seeks a DevOps engineer to support infrastructure within ALCF and in support of the Department of Energy's American Science Cloud (AmSC) project. AmSC is a secure, federated, and science ...

Yeah! Global

DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Our client is looking to hire 4 talented DevOps Engineers to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the infrastructure and tools necessary for ...

Artius Solutions

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Overview A financial services organization based in Chicago, is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to help build and scale a ...

Keyphase Inc

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $90/hr

We are looking for an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for deploying software stacks in public and private cloud environments. This hands-on role ...

TriOptus LLC

Sr Devops Engineer

Deerfield, IL · On-site

$53.75 - $73.50/hr

PROJECT FOCUS: DevOps Lead TOP Required Skills: DevOps, Linux/Windows OS, Git, Azure Cloud, IaC, Bicep, Chef, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD Required Skills : DevOps,Azure,Windows,Linux Basic ...

Keyphase Inc

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $90/hr

We are looking for an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for deploying software stacks in public and private cloud environments. This hands-on role ...

Artius Solutions

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Chicago, IL Employment Type: Full-time Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to drive enterprise DevSecOps initiatives, lead CI/CD ...

Wolters Kluwer

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the ...

Wolters Kluwer

Lead DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.25 - $74.50/hr

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for our applications, as well as maintaining and improving the ...

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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal devops engineer in Chicago, IL is $151,772.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,200.00 and $178,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectPrincipal Devops EngineerSenior Devops Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires advanced certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Linux Foundation certificationsOften holds similar certifications but may not require advanced or multiple certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads strategic initiatives, mentors teams, influences architecture decisionsExecutes complex projects, supports infrastructure, and implements automation
Industry UsageUsed in organizations seeking senior leadership in DevOps practicesCommonly found in teams executing day-to-day DevOps tasks

The main difference between a Principal Devops Engineer and a Senior Devops Engineer lies in scope and responsibility. The Principal typically leads strategic initiatives and influences architecture, while the Senior focuses on executing complex projects and supporting infrastructure. Both roles require similar technical skills and certifications, but the Principal role involves higher-level leadership and vision.

What is a Principal DevOps Engineer?

A Principal DevOps Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing and optimizing the integration of software development and IT operations within an organization. They design and implement automation tools, manage infrastructure, and lead teams in adopting best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). Principal DevOps Engineers also mentor junior staff, ensure system reliability, and help shape the overall DevOps strategy to support business goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Principal DevOps Engineer, and why are they important?

A Principal DevOps Engineer requires deep expertise in software development, cloud infrastructure, automation, and a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, often backed by a degree in computer science or related certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer. Familiarity with tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, and monitoring systems is vital for building robust deployment workflows. Leadership, problem-solving, and strong collaboration skills help drive cross-team initiatives and mentor junior engineers. These competencies ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable delivery of software solutions in complex technical environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Principal DevOps Engineers when implementing organization-wide automation initiatives?

Principal DevOps Engineers often encounter challenges such as aligning automation strategies across diverse teams, managing tool sprawl, and ensuring consistent security practices throughout the pipeline. They must balance the need for rapid deployment with maintaining system reliability and compliance standards. Successful Principal DevOps Engineers typically foster collaboration between development, operations, and security teams, and provide mentorship to drive cultural change and adoption of best practices.
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Infographic showing various Principal Devops Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,772 per year, or $73 per hour.

DevOps/Principal DevOps Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Rolling Meadows, IL • On-site

$53 - $72.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are looking for you to join our team as a Software DevOps Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. As a Software DevOps Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation
Job Requirements:
  • Deploy CI/CD frameworks that automate code generation, builds, testing at both the unit and system test levels, releases and documentation.
  • Deploying solutions in cloud and virtualized environments.
  • Developing back-end environments for storing testing data and results
  • Developing web-based front end dashboard applications for reporting and analysis.
  • Maintaining dependency management and container environments
  • Work in a fast-paced Agile type environment

This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. Location
This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.
This position can be filled at either the DevOps or Principal level based on requirements below
Basic Qualifications for DevOps Engineer:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field and 2+ years of experience; or a master's degree OR in lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of experience is required.
  • Experience writing programs in one or more languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Shell, Bash, Groovy, Go or similar
  • Experience working with deployment and orchestration technologies (Containerization, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, AWS CloudFormation).
  • Experience with daily development and administration in Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar).
  • Experience maintaining internet facing production grade applications in virtualized environments such as Amazon Web Services, Azure and Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience working with and presenting accomplishments to internal and external customers
  • Experience with mentoring junior engineers and contributing to knowledge-sharing sessions and documentation
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum Methodologies
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Principal DevOps Engineer:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field and 5+ years of experience; 3+ years of experience with Master's Degree; OR in lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of experience is required.
  • Experience writing programs in one or more languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Shell, Bash, Groovy, Go or similar
  • Experience working with deployment and orchestration technologies (Containerization, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, AWS CloudFormation).
  • Experience with daily development and administration in Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar).
  • Experience maintaining internet facing production grade applications in virtualized environments such as Amazon Web Services, Azure and Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience working with and presenting accomplishments to internal and external customers
  • Experience with mentoring junior engineers and contributing to knowledge-sharing sessions and documentation
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum Methodologies
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with monitoring system health with Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or similar; set up alerts and incident response processes.
  • Familiarity with integration of third-party tools and their deployment to air-gapped networks (e.g. container scanning & signing, code scanning)

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
The 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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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