Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Microsoft Exchange Systems Administrator

NG- Military Internship Program Description:  

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 40 hours 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.

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking an experienced Microsoft Exchange Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Melbourne, FL. Please note that 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.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as a Microsoft Exchange Systems Administrator for a classified government contract.

• Provide engineering support of messaging and enterprise level projects and internal company infrastructure including engineering, design, and oversight for the Exchange 2019 enterprise infrastructure.

• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

• Perform periodic review of messaging engineering architectures, health check waivers, and other server or network design documents as required.

• Prepare new messaging standards documentation and ensure the documentation is approved through all the approval cycles.

• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.

• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary administration tasks are completed.

• Analyze internal and external customer requirements, and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.

• Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.

• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.

• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.

• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.

• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.

• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.

• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

• Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems.

• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

This position may be filled as a Level 3 or Level 4, based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:

• PhD with 4 years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 6 years of experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, or an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Basic Qualifications for Levels 3 and 4:

• Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment

• Candidates must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered 

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a DOD Top Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment.

• Systems Administration experience (Windows and Outlook).

• Experience with Microsoft Exchange server and related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology.

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.

• MCSE (or similar) Microsoft certification.

• 6 years of Microsoft Exchange Server Administration experience.

• Experience with Skype for Business including Skype for Business 2019.

• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary Operating System (Windows, Linux, Cisco).

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

• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.

• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.

• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.

• Windows server management experience.

• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.

• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).

• Mid to Advanced level Scripting experience.

• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.

• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.