Senior Exchange Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 438 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Exchange Administrator

The Senior Exchange Administrator supports a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD, managing on-prem Microsoft Exchange solutions and M365 Exchange Online in a hybrid environment. Working within a multi-enclave enterprise, the administrator performs technical planning for hardware and software upgrades, conducts requirements analysis, and provides Tier 2 Operations and Maintenance support. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting email routing, managing roles and permissions, and performing data spill cleanups. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Exchange 2019, 2025 SE, M365, PowerShell scripting, and SCCM. The administrator must also utilize tools like McAfee/Trellix and Proofpoint to ensure security compliance. This position solves complex technical problems involving high availability, disaster recovery, and network latency analysis to maintain functionality across various classifications and mission requirements.

What you'll do

  • Manage on-premises and hybrid Microsoft Exchange solutions including Exchange 2019, 2025 SE, and M365 Exchange Online.
  • Perform technical planning, requirements analysis, and functional analysis for hardware and software upgrades.
  • Provide Tier 2 Operations and Maintenance support for physical and virtual servers in a multi-enclave environment.
  • Troubleshoot email routing devices and security services such as McAfee/Trellix, Proofpoint, and Edge devices.
  • Create and implement PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, monitoring, and Freedom of Information Act searches.
  • Manage roles, services, and permissions in compliance with Government Service Owner and Cyber Security mandates.
  • Conduct data spill cleanups and perform root cause analysis to provide technical findings and process improvement reports.
  • Maintain availability and capacity management solutions while providing 24/7/365 on-call support during outages.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.
  • Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IT System Admin Intermediate certification requirements (e.g., Security+, GICSP, or higher).
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience, Master's with 6 years, Associate's with 10 years, or High School Diploma with 12 years.
  • Extensive experience as a Tier 2 System Administrator with Microsoft Exchange 2019, 2025 SE, and M365 Exchange Online.
  • Extensive experience with scripting and automation using Exchange PowerShell or other scripting languages.
  • Experience directing migrations between on-prem Exchange and M365 Exchange Online and developing solutions for upgrades.
  • Certification relating to Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft M365, MCSE, MCSA, or other relevant certification (preferred).

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