Exchange Engineer

CACI International Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Ashburn, VA is seeking an Exchange Engineer to lead global Exchange upgrades, drive modernization, and guide a high-performing team on the GMOS contract for the Department of State.

The role emphasizes implementing high-availability Exchange clusters, security-conscious design, and CI/CD pipelines using Ansible and Terraform, with travel up to 10% and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 13+ years in Exchange, messaging, or related fields.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2019+ in clusters and large deployments
• Proven DevSecOps experience with Ansible, Terraform, and automated security validation
• Strong leadership and experience managing budgets and staffing
• Knowledge of email security, backup and recovery, AD and DNS integration

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and management leadership for Exchange upgrades and modernization across the global enterprise
• Direct operations and maintenance of Exchange clusters in data centers for high availability
• Set Exchange server strategy at domestic facilities aligned with mission requirements
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure security and infrastructure compliance
• Establish enterprise backup and disaster recovery strategies for Exchange
• Develop DHCP management strategy for 350+ global facilities
• Direct server and storage infrastructure planning and lifecycle management
• Excel in DevSecOps tooling and build CI/CD pipelines with automation
• Advise senior leadership on Exchange architecture, security, and modernization

Skills

Exchange expertise

Leadership

Email security

DNS & AD integration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Security validation tools

Job description

Job Title: Exchange Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a SME Exchange Engineer for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and management leadership for Microsoft Exchange service upgrades, enhancements, and modernization initiatives across the global enterprise
• Direct operations and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange clusters (2019 or later) in data center facilities, ensuring high availability and optimal performance
• Establish Exchange server operations strategy at domestic Consular facilities, ensuring alignment with modern email and collaboration technologies and mission requirements
• Direct coordination with DT via DT/EA/CST, ensuring all Exchange implementations conform to Department of State requirements, security standards, and infrastructure specifications
• Establish enterprise backup service strategy for Exchange servers and systems, including off-site redundant backup storage and disaster recovery capabilities
• Establish enterprise DHCP management strategy supporting Exchange network configurations across 350+ global facilities, ensuring consistent addressing and DNS integration
• Direct server and storage filer infrastructure strategy supporting Exchange operations, including capacity planning, performance optimization, and hardware lifecycle management
• Excel in DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SonarQube) and design and construct CI/CD pipelines with extensive experience automating continuous build, test, security validation, results collection, and success/failure analysis
• Provide technical and management leadership on major assignments, establishing strategic goals and plans that meet project objectives while directing activities with overall responsibility for financial management, methodology selection, and staffing decisions
• Serve as the principal technical advisor on Exchange architecture, email security, and collaboration platform modernization to senior leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree + 13 years of experience in related fields, such as Microsoft Exchange administration, email systems engineering, messaging infrastructure, collaboration platforms, or systems administration; equivalencies considered.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proven experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 or later, including cluster management, high availability configurations, and enterprise-scale deployments
• Demonstrated expertise in DevSecOps tooling and CI/CD pipeline development, particularly with Ansible, Terraform, and automated security validation tools
• Strong leadership abilities with proven experience directing technical teams, managing project budgets, and making strategic staffing and resource allocation decisions
• Excellent knowledge of email security, backup and recovery strategies, and integration with Active Directory and DNS infrastructure

Desired

• Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
• Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Exchange Server Expert, MCSE: Messaging, or relevant Azure/Microsoft 365 certifications
• Experience with hybrid Exchange environments, cloud migration strategies, and Microsoft 365 integration
• Knowledge of federal compliance requirements including FISMA, NIST frameworks, and Department of State security policies

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$120,800 - $265,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.