Principal IT Specialist

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Job Description:

We are looking for experienced – 10+ years - hands-on Microsoft M365/Exchange Systems Architect/administrator, with excellent communication skills, to deliver innovative capabilities within a large Enterprise. The candidate will be able to identify solutions to automate business process workflow, deploy and support solutions scalable for a Large Enterprise. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is client-focused, team oriented, and can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement. Experience with Proofpoint or Microsoft endpoint protection is required for this role.  

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Enterprise level Microsoft Exchange environments
• US Citizen (will be working on O365 GCC-H and commercial)
• Extensive, proven experience deploying and managing Microsoft centric messaging and collaboration platforms, including:
• Complex on premise MS Exchange deployments
• Exchange Online (single and multi-tenant)
• Migrations to MS Teams and Exchange Online
• Hands-on expertise working in complex infrastructure environments in a highly regulated industry
• Deep understanding of Microsoft collaboration stack including Office 365, Azure AD, Exchange & SharePoint Online
• Demonstrable knowledge of migration best practices, tools, and troubleshooting
• Exchange Server and M365 migration and deployment experience
• Familiarity with Okta M365 integration and configuration
• Understanding of e-discovery and compliance processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Hands on experience in complex messaging migration environments, including hybrid O365 configuration
• Experience conducting and supporting M365 migration, authentication, and identity management
• Proven experience with Microsoft Active Directory services including forest and domain design, policies, trusts, replication, and topology.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS design, topology, and integration with various products)
• Experience managing and remediating Active Directory, and migrating on-prem AD to Azure Active Directory
• Proven experiences with Integration of these technologies with various security capabilities including mail gateways, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and e-discovery
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
• Experience with Quest migration tool and ProofPoint
• Microsoft Messaging certification is a PLUS

Educational Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related experience
• M365/Active Directory

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design, architecture, and execution of our Exchange Online/O365 infrastructure and migration
• Full lifecycle management of on premise and cloud Exchange environments for both Home Office and external customers
• Risk, vulnerability, and performance management
• Collaboration on the vision and strategic direction of the end user collaboration and messaging offerings for internal and external clients
• Full, detailed documentation of our on-premises and cloud environments
• Drive the adoption of the broader M365 ecosystem
• Provide technical leadership during major system outages and perform root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Partner across teams to successfully deliver outcomes on-time and on-budget, including technology evolution and M&A integrations
• Managing the coordinated training, release, and adoption of new platforms, including:
• Migration timing
• Communication plans
• Escalated support requests for high-touch individuals

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: 

$100,400.00 - $175,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!