Sr. Principal MS Exchange Administrator

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

192d • $124,900 - $202,930 • Remote

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an experienced MS Exchange Systems Administrator to join its Classified Solutions team. This position will be located in Annapolis Junction, MD and will require the selected candidate to work on-site, full-time, at our Annapolis Junction campus - this is not a remote work opportunity.

Requirements

• Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; a High School Diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards.
• Candidates must have a current DoD Top Secret level security clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years) or must be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program.
• The selected candidate must be SCI eligible, and the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• The selected candidate must agree to submit and successfully complete a polygraph examination as a condition to retain access to special program(s), and as a condition of continued employment.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Current DoD polygraph.
• Extensive experience in managing Microsoft Exchange environments, with a deep understanding of Exchange architecture and protocols.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting, Active Directory, and related technologies.
• Experience with hybrid environments.
• Experience with system design and architecture.
• Experience with communicating with executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of Microsoft Exchange servers, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of Exchange systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Implement and manage security measures to protect email systems from threats and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to email delivery, client access, and server performance.
• Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery plans for Exchange environments.
• Plan and execute upgrades and migrations to newer versions of Exchange or cloud-based solutions like Office 365.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Work with network and systems administrators to integrate Exchange with other IT infrastructure components.
• Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Friendly team environment.
• Exceptional benefits/healthcare.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Great 401k matching program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing