Exchange Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Socket.dev; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT in Sterling, VA is seeking an Exchange Engineer to design, implement, integrate, and maintain on- and off-premise Exchange solutions for government work. You will help shape the enterprise email infrastructure and retention strategy.

The role requires a TS/SCI with polygraph, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certs, a bachelor’s in a technical field, and 10+ years of related experience, with PowerShell and Active Directory expertise.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certs including Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining on and off premise Exchange Solutions
• Developing system architecture and system design documentation
• Providing technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology
• Incorporating new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations
• Guiding system development and implementation planning through assessment and preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans
• Responsible for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility

Skills

Complex Systems

Microsoft Exchange Server

Systems Development

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

• Skills: Complex Systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, Systems Development
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 10 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is your place. Make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an Exchange Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Sterling, V.A. or Annapolis Junction, M.D.

At GDIT, we foster a people-focused and customer-centric environment in delivering Cybersecurity Engineering Services. As an Exchange Engineer supporting the Government, you will be trusted to provide support and engineer solutions for email and email retention systems to provide a roadmap for the Enterprise infrastructure.

In this role, a typical day may include:

• Designing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining on and off premise Exchange Solutions
• Developing system architecture and system design documentation
• Providing technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology
• Incorporating new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations
• Guiding system development and implementation planning through assessment and preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans
• Responsible for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
• Experience with Exchange Edge installations and management
• Experience testing and vetting new hardware solutions
• Knowledge of ATO and Project Management processes including experience in certifying products for use in production networks
• Experience with PowerShell
• Experience with Active Directory

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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The likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Sterling

Additional Work Locations:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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