As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman's 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals- Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

* Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

* Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

Has served at least 180 days on active duty.

* Is within 12 months of separation or retirement.

* Will receive an honorable discharge.

* Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS.

* Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.

* Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Job Description:
Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems and its Classified Solutions team is seeking a well-qualified Windows Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the San Diego, CA area; the candidate selected for this opportunity will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our San Diego, CA campus.
Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Perform as a Windows System Administrator for an enterprise classified network.

* Manage and maintain secure, operations of Windows servers and workstations.

* Install, harden, and patch Windows operating systems.

* Develop and document technical procedures.

* Read, modify, and create shell script and scripts in various other languages.

* Learn new technologies on own and work effectively independently, while still coordinating actions as required.

* Interact with and successfully utilize boards-of-approval to maintain required security controls and configuration management.

* Perform technical research on Information Technology topics, as requested, and produce presentations and recommendations.

* Occasional travel to customer or other Northrop Grumman sites in support of troubleshooting, testing, and deployment activities.

* Lead actions with peer systems administrators, network administrators, security teams, and software and hardware engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate's degree and 4 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 0 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

* Candidates must have a current DoD Secret security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered.

* Must have an IAM Level I certification (ex: Security + CE) or the ability to obtain the required certification within 6 months of hire date; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.

* Must have experience managing Windows Server OS.

* Must have experience with Windows domain architectures, including but not limited to Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IS related field.

* Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

* Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

* Strong Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management, Exchange, MS SQL, and WSUS.

* Experience with Servers and storage hardware installation and maintenance.

* Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities and experience with hardening Windows and Redhat systems per RMF and STIGs.

* VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience.

* Experience working Cisco switches and basics understanding of LAN and WAN networking with a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

* Windows 7/10 administration experience; Windows Server 2012/2016 experience; Group Policies (GPOs) experience; Active Directory management experience.

* Solid writing skills and use of SharePoint sites for documentation.

* DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Cisco).

Salary Range: $79,300 - $118,900
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.