Innovative Data Solutions LLC is Hiring a Microsoft Exchange/Windows Server Engineer (TS/SCI + CI poly) Near Chantilly, VA
Job Summary We are seeking a TS/SCI cleared Microsoft Windows Server Engineer for a contract with an Intelligence Community agency in Chantilly, VA. Position Overview Candidates with proven depth creating solutions with Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft Exchange will be positioned for success in our organization. Additional experience with the design, deployment and management of Microsoft cloud solutions would be a differentiator. The selected candidate will design, build and deploy, and administer large scale multi-domain enterprise Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, and Azure, M365, and O365 environments. Additionally, engineers will build, maintain and migrate a variety of physical and virtual systems to on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructures. . Responsibilities:
Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems utilizing both on-premises and cloud-based hosting technologies
Analyze requirements and system architectures to develop system requirements specifications and resulting design plans
Administer, operate, manage and maintain components for on-premises and cloud-based virtualized systems
Reviews completion and implementation of system additions and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management and/or clients
Plans and directs upgrades of Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, and Azure/M365 infrastructure and related components
Design and administer Configuration Management tools and suites and Patch Management solutions for desired state configuration and baseline management and control
Required Skills :
Deep understanding of Microsoft Exchange 2016 & 2019 structure to include: database structure; mail routing and related protocols
Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and it's interaction with Active Directory
Familiarity with Exchange Online
Understanding of Exchange Hybrid designs and operations
Understanding of directory sync into Azure AD
Architectural understanding of M365 security constructs and data protections such as DLP, RMS/IRM, Azure Information Protection
Experience managing Office 365 using PowerShell
Experience with Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory design and implementation options
Experience with Group Policy Management
Experience with Windows DNS and DHCP
Experience with Windows Server 2016 & 2019
Experience and strong understanding of File and Storage Services, to include Distributed File System (DFS) Replication and Namespace management
Experience with Microsoft Windows automation scripting with PowerShell or other scripting languages
Experience building/managing servers in the AWS (Amazon Web Services) environment is desired.
Experience with managing work tasks via tools such as JIRA and ServiceNow
System configuration based on security guidelines such as DISA STIGs
Benefits and Perks
Compensation
Industry competitive salary well above market average
401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vested
Referral bonuses up to $5,000
100% company-paid benefits
Gold PPO Medical plan for employee family
Vision and Dental plan for employee family
Short Term Disability for employee
Long Term Disability for employee
Life Insurance for employee
Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion
10 Company Holidays per year
6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave
Flexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedules
Career Growth
Company sponsored training and certifications
No questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursement
Company paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses
Culture
High speed, low drag environment - exceptional client service with minimal internal bureaucracy
Regular quarterly company sponsored events and meet ups
Annual company holiday party
Company Overview Innovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities. Established in 2008, IDS has over 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We're a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid CloudInfrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations. IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia