Exchange & Virtualization Administrator

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Exchange & Virtualization Administrator
Location: Alexandria VA
Work Environment: Hybrid
Clearance Required: Secret
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Knowesis is seeking a skilled Exchange & Virtualization Administrator to support the DoD Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in maintaining secure high-availability messaging and virtual server environments. This role ensures the reliability performance and compliance of Microsoft Exchange systems and virtual infrastructure supporting mission-critical communications and IT services across the enterprise.

To be eligible for this position candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the positions security clearance requirements.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Microsoft Exchange Administration

Manage and maintain Microsoft Exchange environments (on-premises and/or hybrid Office 365 GCC High)
Monitor mail flow troubleshoot delivery issues and ensure secure email operations
Configure mailbox policies retention settings and archiving in accordance with DoD OIG standards
Support eDiscovery litigation holds and compliance audits
Implement and maintain anti-spam anti-malware and email encryption solutions

Virtual Infrastructure Management

Administer virtual environments using VMware vSphere Microsoft Hyper-V or similar platforms
Provision monitor and optimize virtual machines and resource pools
Perform patching backups and disaster recovery testing for virtual systems
Collaborate with storage network and security teams to ensure performance and compliance
Maintain system documentation and configuration baselines

Security & Compliance

Ensure systems meet DoD cybersecurity and access control requirements
Support vulnerability remediation and configuration hardening
Maintain audit readiness and assist with inspections and reporting
Implement role-based access controls and enforce least privilege principles

Integration & Support

Collaborate with Active Directory SCCM and MDM teams to support integrated services
Provide Tier 2/3 support for messaging and virtualization issues
Participate in change management and configuration control processes
Document procedures and contribute to knowledge base development

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or a related field.
5 years of experience in Exchange and virtualization administration including experience with cloud migration projects to include virtual machine migration from on-premises to Azure and technical expertise in Azure cloud services
Proficiency in Microsoft Exchange Server Office 365 and virtualization platforms (VMware Hyper-V)
Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and reporting
Familiarity with DoD IT security standards and compliance frameworks
Excellent troubleshooting documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or CompTIA Security

Benefits:

Health (PPO & HDHP) Paid Time Off
Company Paid STD & LTD and Basic Life Insurance
401k Company Match
Paid Time Off
Multiple Voluntary Products

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Position: Exchange & Virtualization Administrator Location: Alexandria VA Work Environment: Hybrid Clearance Required: SecretStatus: Contingent Upon Contract AwardKnowesis is seeking a skilled Exchange & Virtualization Administrator to support the DoD Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in maintai...