Systems Engineer, Senior (Senior Exchange Integration Engineer)

General Dynamics
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 120,700 - 163,300 annuallyFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 5-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Escalation support","Root cause analysis","Mentoring","Technical documentation","Analytical thinking"]

Own end-to-end Microsoft Exchange Server architecture and deployment across isolated integration labs and high-security production environments. Provide Tier 3 escalation support with deep root-cause analysis for complex messaging and collaboration failures. Perform Exchange/Security patch compliance and IAVA testing before rollout, maintain cross-domain mail flow, and automate monitoring with PowerShell. Serve as a troubleshooting liaison for DOW365 access issues while mentoring lower-tier administrators and maintaining technical documentation.

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General Dynamics
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Systems Engineer, Senior (Senior Exchange Integration Engineer)

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end Microsoft Exchange Server architecture and deployment across isolated integration labs and high-security production environments. Provide Tier 3 escalation support with deep root-cause analysis for complex messaging and collaboration failures. Perform Exchange/Security patch compliance and IAVA testing before rollout, maintain cross-domain mail flow, and automate monitoring with PowerShell. Serve as a troubleshooting liaison for DOW365 access issues while mentoring lower-tier administrators and maintaining technical documentation.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead strategic planning, architectural design, building, and deployment of Microsoft Exchange Server infrastructure across integration labs and active production environments.
  • •Serve as the ultimate Tier 3 escalation point for complex messaging and collaboration failures, performing deep-dive root cause analysis on highly classified networks.
  • •Conduct IAVA testing and patch compliance checks on Exchange and System Center suites in the lab to ensure security patches do not break production functionality.
  • •Maintain and optimize cross-domain mail flow across separated networks connected via specialized Email Guards, troubleshooting live operational routing anomalies.
  • •Write and execute advanced automation scripts using PowerShell to monitor health and simulated mail flow, while authoring SOPs, deployment guides, and supporting Tier 1/Tier 2 administrators.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,700 - 163,300 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and military/work experience).
  • •Minimum 5–8 years of direct experience with Microsoft Exchange Server engineering, Windows Server administration, and enterprise production support.
  • •Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
  • •US citizenship is required due to the classified work environment.
  • •Deep expertise in Microsoft Exchange architecture (including DAG, transport pipelines, and client access protocols) and advanced Tier 3 troubleshooting skills.
Experience:5-8 years
Education:Bachelor's in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Skills:Escalation supportRoot cause analysisMentoringTechnical documentationAnalytical thinking
Certifications:CompTIA Security+ CEMicrosoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server InfrastructureMicrosoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): ProductivityCySA+
Tech Stack:Microsoft Exchange ServerMicrosoft Exchange management cmdletsPowerShellWindows ServerActive DirectoryPKIGroup PoliciesMicrosoft System CenterIAVA testingSMTPEmail GuardsMicrosoft 365DOD365DOW365-JointDOW365-SECDISATransport rulesMessage tracking logs

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Security Clearance:Top Secret/SCI

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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