Exchange Engineer – TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology

Exchange Engineer designing and maintaining Microsoft Exchange and email-retention infrastructure for U.S. government missions.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeSterling • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,250 - $189,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining Exchange solutions while providing technical leadership in systems engineering. Possesses strong capabilities in system architecture, integration, and compliance with DoD standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active TS/SCI Clearance10+ Years Related ExperienceDoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationMicrosoft Exchange Server ManagementPowerShell Scripting

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Hard Skills

System ArchitectureSystem Design DocumentationEmail Retention SystemsExchange Solutions IntegrationSystem Integration PlanningTesting New Hardware SolutionsActive Directory ManagementComplex Systems EngineeringATO ProcessesProject Management Processes

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Exchange ServerPowerShellEmail Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CECNDSSCPGSECGICSPCySA+CCNA Security

Industry Keywords

DoD ComplianceSystems EngineeringEmail SolutionsInfrastructure DevelopmentSystem Engineering Management Plans

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Government activities in Sterling, Virginia, or Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Provide support and engineer solutions for email and email retention systems
Develop a roadmap for Enterprise infrastructure
Design, implement, integrate, and maintain on- and off-premise Exchange solutions
Develop system architecture and system design documentation
Provide technical leadership for integrating requirements, design, and technology
Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations
Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment and preparation of system engineering management plans
Prepare system integration and test plans
Ensure technical integrity of work performed and deliverables in the Systems Engineering area

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Must currently possess and be able to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
U.S. citizenship required
10+ years of related experience
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements, including one of: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security
Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certification or training, or work/military experience
Experience with Exchange Edge installations and management
Experience testing and vetting new hardware solutions
Knowledge of ATO and project management processes
Experience certifying products for use in production networks
Experience with PowerShell
Experience with Active Directory
Skills in complex systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and systems development
Less than 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team supporting career goals
Wellness packages
Competitive pay
Award-winning culture of innovation
Military-friendly workplace