SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MESSAGING & M365 WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Blackspoke LLC
Chantilly VA 20151 US
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's most critical intelligence organizations. Your work directly impacts national security and global issues, you will have the chance to contribute to missions that are of paramount importance to the United States and its allies, know that that the environments and programs you support are making a difference on a global scale. Our customers operate at the forefront of technology, dealing with some of the most advanced defense, geospatial, and intelligence systems in the world. At Blackspoke, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Systems Engineer, Messaging & M365, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Senior Systems Engineer, Messaging & M365 joining our team to support our intelligence customer. What you will be working on:
As the Senior Systems Engineer, Messaging & M365, you will: * Design and define 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. * Review completion and implementation of system additions and/or enhancements and make recommendations to management and/or clients. * Plan and direct 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. What you will bring to us (Must): * Deep understanding of Microsoft Exchange 2016 & 2019 structure including database structure, mail routing, and related protocols. * Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and its 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, including 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. Would be nice if you bring the following (Highly Desired): * Strong understanding of Microsoft Exchange structure and protocols. * Experience with directory synchronization into Azure AD. * Familiarity with AWS environments for server management. * Proficiency with JIRA and ServiceNow for task management. * Strong background in system configuration based on security guidelines such as DISA STIGs. What you will get: * Joining a team of technology experts and partners in the same mission. * A high-growth environment with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as the company grows. * Owner and Leadership team that come from technical backgrounds so they understand the day-to-day challenges of the technical consulting world and can offer real-life solutions and guidance. * A highly competitive benefits package that shows we want to hire the very best. Location: Westfields
US Citizenship Required Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance applying outside of the online application, please contact for more information. This Organization Participates in E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. Department of Homeland Security: 888-897-7781and E-Verify.gov
As the Senior Systems Engineer, Messaging & M365, you will: * Design and define 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. * Review completion and implementation of system additions and/or enhancements and make recommendations to management and/or clients. * Plan and direct 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. What you will bring to us (Must): * Deep understanding of Microsoft Exchange 2016 & 2019 structure including database structure, mail routing, and related protocols. * Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and its 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, including 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. Would be nice if you bring the following (Highly Desired): * Strong understanding of Microsoft Exchange structure and protocols. * Experience with directory synchronization into Azure AD. * Familiarity with AWS environments for server management. * Proficiency with JIRA and ServiceNow for task management. * Strong background in system configuration based on security guidelines such as DISA STIGs. What you will get: * Joining a team of technology experts and partners in the same mission. * A high-growth environment with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as the company grows. * Owner and Leadership team that come from technical backgrounds so they understand the day-to-day challenges of the technical consulting world and can offer real-life solutions and guidance. * A highly competitive benefits package that shows we want to hire the very best. Location: Westfields
US Citizenship Required Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance applying outside of the online application, please contact for more information. This Organization Participates in E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. Department of Homeland Security: 888-897-7781and E-Verify.gov