RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The  SkillBridge 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 SkillBridge Program participation are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman –  SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge.  Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. 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 separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training.  Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge 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 comprehensive hands-on 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 service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

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 SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

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Before Applying

IMPORTANT – Please SkillBridge Prescreen by Joining the Military / Veteran Talent Network

Description

We are looking for you to join our team as a Cyber Systems Administrator/Principal Cyber Systems Administrator based out of Elkridge, MD.

Please note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.

What You’ll Get to Do

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 technical support (including Domain Administration, System Administration, and Network Administration).
• Monitor and maintain the smooth operation of computer systems, applications, and the user experience.
• Provide effective communication across multi-functional teams, stakeholders, and end users.
• Other opportunities may include learning new technologies and skills, as well as career advancement.

Basic Qualifications Cyber Systems Administrator:

• Master's Degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience; NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in place of a degree.
• US Citizenship
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered. TS/SCI clearance must be in place by the start date and remain in place throughout employment.
• Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher before start date (example: Security+ CE)
• Provides support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
• Manages IT system infrastructure and related processes.
• Provides support for IT systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all supported devices, including mobile devices.
• Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and issue resolution.
• Provides support for the escalation and communication of issue status to program management and end users.
• Must be able to configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems upon start date, install/load operating system software, patches, and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.  Performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Configures and manages virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Cyber Systems Administrator:

• PhD with 1 year of experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; NOTE: Four (4) years of additional relevant experience can be substituted in place of a degree.
• US Citizenship
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered. TS/SCI clearance must be in place by the start date and remain in place throughout employment.
• Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher before start date (example: Security+ CE)
• Provides support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
• Manages IT system infrastructure and related processes.
• Provides support for IT systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all supported devices, including mobile devices.
• Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and issue resolution.
• Provides support for the escalation and communication of issue status to program management and end users.
• Must be able to configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems upon start date, install/load operating system software, patches, and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.  Performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Configures and manages virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with on-premise environments.
• Administration of virtualization environments using technologies such as vCenter, ESXi, and storage provisioning, including the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of virtual servers and workstations.
• Experience with multiple Linux distributions. Ability to assist end users by navigating via command line through different variations of Linux Operating Systems, including Ubuntu, Red Hat, PyPi, and CentOS.
• Experience in troubleshooting and configuring Windows operating system and Windows Server environments to include Active Directory, DHCP, GPOs, DNS, LDAP, MS Exchange, MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager), MSSQL, and/or WSUS.
• Knowledge of routing protocols, ports, and layer 2/3 switch configuration.
• Ability to administer and maintain Atlassian Products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
• Ability to administer and maintain Virtual Desktop Environment technologies such as Horizon and Dell Wyse Management.
• Experience and ability to use and maintain monitoring tools, including ELK, SolarWinds, and VMware Aria.
• Functional knowledge of networking, such as Cisco and/or VMware NSX technologies.
• Functional knowledge of storage solutions such as NetApp and Synology.
• Functional knowledge of backup applications such as VEEAM and the ability to understand and implement backup and recovery solutions.
• Desire and aptitude to learn new technologies, develop skills, and enhanced troubleshooting capabilities.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.