Exchange Engineer

About the role

CACI is seeking a Subject Matter Expert Exchange Engineer for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract supporting the Department of State. This full‑time, regular‑type position requires an active Secret clearance and involves up to 10% local travel. The role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions, collaborating with experienced professionals in an innovative environment while guiding a high‑performing team to deliver excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and management leadership for Microsoft Exchange service upgrades, enhancements, and modernization initiatives across the global enterprise.
• Direct operations and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange clusters (2019 or later) in data‑center facilities, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
• Establish Exchange server operations strategy at domestic Consular facilities, aligning with modern email and collaboration technologies and mission requirements.
• Coordinate directly with DT via DT/EA/CST to ensure all Exchange implementations conform to Department of State requirements, security standards, and infrastructure specifications.
• Develop enterprise backup service strategy for Exchange servers and systems, including off‑site redundant backup storage and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Create enterprise DHCP management strategy supporting Exchange network configurations across 350+ global facilities, ensuring consistent addressing and DNS integration.
• Define server and storage filer infrastructure strategy for Exchange operations, covering capacity planning, performance optimization, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Excel in DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, SonarQube) and design/construct CI/CD pipelines, automating continuous build, test, security validation, results collection, and success/failure analysis.
• Provide technical and management leadership on major assignments, establishing strategic goals and plans that meet project objectives while overseeing financial management, methodology selection, and staffing decisions.
• Serve as the principal technical advisor on Exchange architecture, email security, and collaboration platform modernization to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 13 years of experience in related fields such as Microsoft Exchange administration, email systems engineering, messaging infrastructure, collaboration platforms, or systems administration (equivalencies considered).
• Active Secret clearance.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 or later, including cluster management, high‑availability configurations, and enterprise‑scale deployments.
• Demonstrated expertise in DevSecOps tooling and CI/CD pipeline development, particularly with Ansible, Terraform, and automated security validation tools.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience directing technical teams, managing project budgets, and making strategic staffing and resource‑allocation decisions.
• Excellent knowledge of email security, backup and recovery strategies, and integration with Active Directory and DNS infrastructure.
• Desired: Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State.
• Desired: Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Exchange Server Expert, MCSE: Messaging, or relevant Azure/Microsoft 365 certifications.
• Desired: Experience with hybrid Exchange environments, cloud migration strategies, and Microsoft 365 integration.
• Desired: Knowledge of federal compliance requirements including FISMA, NIST frameworks, and Department of State security policies.

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity where character and innovation are central.
• An environment of trust that values each employee’s unique contributions and offers flexible time‑off benefits.
• Robust learning resources to support personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities for continuous growth while advancing the nation’s most critical missions.

Pay

The proposed salary range for this position is $120,800 – $265,800. Final compensation may vary based on geographic location, contract labor categories, wage rates, relevant experience, specific skills, education, and certifications.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time‑off benefits