Messaging Services - Systems Engineer TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and defense firm is seeking a Messaging Services - Systems Engineer to provide engineering expertise within an advanced messaging environment. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to support Microsoft Exchange systems. The firm offers a robust benefits package including 401K matching and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health packages

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience required.
• TS/SCI security clearance necessary.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise to the Messaging Services Team.
• Support daily operations and maintenance of a complex enterprise Exchange environment.
• Create and edit project documentation as needed.

Skills

Administration and design of Microsoft Exchange

Active Directory knowledge

PowerShell scripting

Analytical problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Office 365

DNS

Job description

Messaging Services - Systems Engineer

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Messaging Services - Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Messaging Services - Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Messaging Services - Systems Engineer joining our team.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER ASSOCIATE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide engineering and technical expertise to the Messaging Services Team
• Provide technical support in evaluating, designing, implementing, capacity planning, and providing daily operations and maintenance support of a complex enterprise Exchange environment, as well as mobile computing environments
• Assist in developing methods to minimize customer impact, create/edit project documentation, ensure all policies and procedures are followed, work within the scope of the project, and adhere to time constraints
• Help to meet strategic business goals, client requirements, and service level agreements (SLAs)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/ Poly
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Administration, Design, and operational support and maintenance of enterprise level server environments, specifically a Microsoft Exchange environment.
  • Understanding of DAGs, CAS, archiving, Unified Messaging
  • Working knowledge of Active Directory, group policy, DNS, SMTP, PowerShell, Office 365, server hardware, Exchange aware backup software, current versions of Microsoft Outlook and workstation operating systems.
  • Ability and willingness to learn new and emerging technologies and take direction and guidance from senior engineers
  • Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills for creation and testing of software systems and maintenance of same
  • Ability to work with little supervision in high stress / high visibility environments with time sensitive requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems, create support documentation, interact with external customers and a strong ability to brief management and customers
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to take direction and retain information
  • Ability to write, edit, and run PowerShell scripts and commands
  • Should possess good analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot system problems
  • Comfortable before an audience of peers and/or seniors
• Location: On Site Annapolis Junction, MD
• US Citizenship Required
• Certification: 8570 Level II certification
• Candidate should expect to participate in 24 X 7 on call rotation and be available for short notice call in
• After hours, weekend, and shift work may be required due to operational tempo

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from