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Description Join our mission-driven team and make an impact! At Leidos, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions through the expertise of our diverse and talented workforce. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and uphold sustainable practices in everything we do. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide our decisions and strategies. If you're inspired by our mission, we encourage you to keep reading! The Digital Modernization Sector is dedicated to providing performance-oriented IT services and repeatable solutions that leverage cloud capabilities. Our team is tasked with solving critical security challenges for our clients, supporting missions that cannot fail. To learn more about what we do, please continue! Candidates MUST: Reside in the United States for the last three consecutive years. Be a US Citizen or US Person who can obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. This is a telework position; however, the candidate must be based in the Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, or Maryland area. Leidos seeks a seasoned M365 Exchange Online Specialist (cloud) to join our Information Technology team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing and optimizing Exchange Online environments within GCC (Government Community Cloud) tenants, emphasizing governance, security, compliance, and enhancing communication capabilities within the organization. This role requires a strategic mindset to align Exchange Online services with organizational objectives in a federal context. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Key Responsibilities: Strategic Oversight of Exchange Online Environment: • Lead the management and optimization of the Exchange Online environment to guarantee reliable, secure, and efficient email communication across the organization. • Develop and enforce policies for email retention, sensitivity labeling, and classification to meet federal regulations and organizational standards. • Oversee the implementation of email-related security measures, including threat protection, to mitigate evolving cyber threats and ensure compliance with federal security requirements. Governance and Compliance Management: • Ensure the Exchange Online environment complies with all federal regulations, particularly those concerning GCC tenants, including security, retention, and data governance policies like capstone emails, email labeling, and email encryption. • Integrate Microsoft Defender and Sentinel for comprehensive security monitoring and incident response, ensuring that policies and automated response actions align with organizational and regulatory requirements. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement: • Work with cross-functional teams to align Exchange Online capabilities with organizational needs, driving improvements in email management, security, and user productivity. • Stay informed about updates and advancements in Exchange Online and Microsoft 365 technologies, proactively implementing enhancements to improve service delivery and support organizational goals. • Utilize innovative tools and features, such as Copilot, to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of email management practices within the organization. Monitoring and Performance Optimization: • Oversee the monitoring of email flow, usage patterns, and service health to proactively identify issues and opportunities for optimization. • Ensure thorough documentation of system configurations, policies, procedures, and service records to support auditing, compliance, and future planning. Leadership and Mentorship: • Guide and mentor junior IT staff, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team. • Serve as a subject matter expert in Exchange Online administration, particularly in a federal agency context, to support strategic initiatives and organizational growth. Required Qualifications and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field with at least 12 years of relevant experience. • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in M365 administration. • Strong understanding of M365 security and compliance capabilities. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Experience working with a federal agency is highly desired. Required Certifications: • Hold one or more Microsoft 365 certifications, such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate, Enterprise Administrator Expert, or Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals. Desired Skills: • Expertise in managing M365 B2B collaboration and establishing trust relationships among multiple federal agencies. • Experience with Multi-Tenant Organization (MTO). • Proficiency in managing guest user access and secure external sharing within Exchange Online, ensuring secure and compliant communication. • Familiarity with Entra ID B2B settings and Conditional Access policies for secure collaboration across organizations. • Strong understanding of data governance and lifecycle management in a multi-tenant environment. • Experience with Agile development methodologies. • Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Zendesk. Why Join Our Team? • Accumulate Paid Time Off (PTO) based on Leidos policy, up to 3 weeks a year. • Enjoy eleven (11) paid holidays per year. • Access benefits from day one, including medical and dental insurance, 401K, Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Disability plans. • Receive ongoing training to support your career growth. • Take advantage of discounted Leidos stock purchase and other employee perks. At Leidos, we seek individuals who don’t just fit the mold but who can reshape it. This is a role for the curious, the lively, and those who constantly seek the next challenge. If you envision step 20 while others are still contemplating step 2, you’ll thrive in our environment. Come be part of our rapidly growing team and step into your future with us.

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