Microsoft Exchange Windows Administrator (Level 3)

Description

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Leidos is hiring a Microsoft Exchange Administrator (Level 3). All work will be performed onsite at the National Maritime Intelligence Center in Suitland, MD. This position will provide Microsoft Exchange Administration support for Hopper's e-mail  infrastructure and will be responsible in maintaining secure and maximum system readiness.  Management of all systems shall encompass e-mail server operations and maintenance, configuration management, installations, performance and capacity planning.  This work will be done in conjunction with Hopper ISC established requirement priorities and authorizations. ISC N32 provides Enterprise Operations support to the Intelligence Community (IC) at the National Maritime Intelligence Center (NMIC) facility, to Department of Navy (DoN) Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Contiguous United States (CONUS), and to shore SCIFs supporting commands subordinate to United States Fleet Forces (USFF) around the world.

Note: Must have a current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, and a current Security+ certification to be considered

THE MISSION

The purpose of this effort is for the Windows Server, Desktop Management, Enterprise Application and SQL Database Support Order, which will be contracted to support the Hopper Information Services Center (ISC) Information Technology (IT) Operations Department (ISC N3), systems Division (ISC N32) for the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI). 

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

•Configure, maintain, support, monitor and optimize all Exchange hardware/software systems and storage requirements across the organization and make any adjustments to fine tune the system for optimum response time and throughput.
•Develop, recommend, document, implement and maintain system management policies, procedures and standards as it relates to enterprise e-mail systems in accordance with current government policies and approvals.

•Manage and troubleshoot of messaging protocols and operations with MS Exchange and manage email routing devices and services, email queues, distribution lists, and dynamic distribution lists.
•Create accounts for new hires, enforcing mailbox size limits to prevent blockage and avoid hitting the maximum storage quota, and developing policy settings for different departments.
•Work across IT functional boundaries (other system administrators, SAN administrators, Network administrators, Database administrators, etc.) with configuration, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrade and system management for optimum performance and reliability.
•Report any server performance issue that will impact mission operations
•Create, document and implement repeatable processes to install, test, upgrade, maintain and secure servers and related software.
•Develop a Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plan for Hopper ISC Services. Occasionally travel to support of this effort includes locations where servers reside. 
•Install, build, rebuild, configure, maintain, secure, document and administer Microsoft Exchange  Systems, system related products, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and operational requirements.                                                                                                                                                                                            
•Responsible for maintaining daily operations, monitoring, problem identification/resolution of e-mail server/systems, applications, and analyzing activity and performance ensuring system/application is providing optimum performance and availability.   

WHAT SETS YOU APART (minimum job qualifications)

•A Bachelor's  Degree with a minimum of 8 yrs. of related work experience; additional years of experience may be allowed in lieu of a degree, based on customer approval                                                                                                                         •7  years experience with Microsoft Exchange Server Administration                                                                                                                                                             
•Expert knowledge with Microsoft Exchange Server                                                        
•Proficient in Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 or higher  
•Ability to manage and troubleshoot MS Exchange
•A current Security+ Certification
•Current Microsoft Exchange certification

Security Clearance Requirement
An active DoD Top Secret/SCI

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, market data, and possibly contractual requirements

HOPPER

Pay Range:

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.