Innovative Data Solutions, Inc.
Senior Azure/MS 365 Engineer (TS/SCI + CI poly)
Innovative Data Solutions, Inc., Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Azure Microsoft 365 Engineer for our contract with an Intelligence Agency in Chantilly, VA.
Proven experience with the design, deployment and management of Microsoft cloud solutions would be a differentiator. Additionally, engineers will build, maintain, and migrate large scale multi-domain enterprise Windows Server environments to both on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructures including Azure/M365. Candidates with an existing TS clearance are preferred but consideration will be given to uncleared candidates willing to support an Azure IL4/IL5 and M365 deployment/migration while working to acquire their security clearance.
Engineers will provide support to multiple globally dispersed WAN connected sites. Embracing the DevOps model, engineers will be responsible for supporting their solutions throughout the entire IT project lifecycle, to include refining requirements, creating design documentation, creating installation instructions and deployment plans, and providing O&M support. Project assignments will vary based on skill level, and may include engineering geographically dispersed services, integrating services into public, private and hybrid cloud environments, engineering solutions to be deployed via automated CM tools, and hardening the solutions to address security and SCAP compliance.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities :Plans and directs Azure/M365 infrastructure and related components, services and applicationsDesigns and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems utilizing both on-premises, cloud-based and hybrid hosting technologies and solutionsAnalyze requirements and system architectures to refine system requirements, specifications and resulting design plansAdminister, operate, manage, and maintain components for on-premises and cloud-based virtualized systemsReviews completion and implementation of system configurations and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management and/or clientsSuccessful candidates are expected to have related experience and knowledge/understanding of:
Strong understanding or direct experience with onboarding and operating within Azure IL4 or IL5Experience with the designing, engineering, administering and operating one or more of the following: Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Azure AD, PowerShell, Zscaler, FSLogix, AVD or Single Sign On (SOO) solutions such as ADFS, Okta or other SAML or OAuth technologies/solutionsDevelop solutions integrating Microsoft Azure commercial clouds (public and government community) with services hosted on-premises and in othercloudsUnderstanding of Hybrid Identities, Azure Active Directory Connector (AADC) and/or other Identity Management or synchronization technologies like Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Okta, etc.Architectural understanding of M365 security constructs and data protections such as DLP, RMS/IRM, Azure Information ProtectionExperience managing Azure/M365 using PowerShellExperience with Active Directory design, topology, and implementation best practicesExperience with Group Policy Objects and ManagementExperience with Windows DNS and DHCPExperience with Windows Server 2016 & 2019Experience with File and Storage Services, to include Distributed File System (DFS), including Namespace, Target and Replication managementExperience with Microsoft Windows automation scripting with PowerShell or other scripting languagesExperience with managing work tasks via tools such as JIRA and ServiceNowSystem configuration based on security guidelines such as DISA STIGs, CIS or Azure Security BenchmarksEducation/Qualifications:
10+ YearsCompTIA Security+CE or similar for IAT Level II DoD 8570 certificationActive TS/SCI + CI polygraphBenefits and Perks
Compensation
Industry competitive salary well above market average401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vestedReferral bonuses up to $5,000100% company-paid benefits
Cigna OAP $0 deductible Medical plan for employee + familyVision and Dental plan for employee + familyShort Term Disability for employeeLong Term Disability for employeeLife Insurance for employeeFlexible Paid Time Off Policy
180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion10+ Company Holidays per year6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leaveFlexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedulesCareer Growth
Company sponsored training and certificationsNo questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursementCompany paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses
Company OverviewInnovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.
Established in 2008, IDS has 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We're a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.
IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia
Proven experience with the design, deployment and management of Microsoft cloud solutions would be a differentiator. Additionally, engineers will build, maintain, and migrate large scale multi-domain enterprise Windows Server environments to both on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructures including Azure/M365. Candidates with an existing TS clearance are preferred but consideration will be given to uncleared candidates willing to support an Azure IL4/IL5 and M365 deployment/migration while working to acquire their security clearance.
Engineers will provide support to multiple globally dispersed WAN connected sites. Embracing the DevOps model, engineers will be responsible for supporting their solutions throughout the entire IT project lifecycle, to include refining requirements, creating design documentation, creating installation instructions and deployment plans, and providing O&M support. Project assignments will vary based on skill level, and may include engineering geographically dispersed services, integrating services into public, private and hybrid cloud environments, engineering solutions to be deployed via automated CM tools, and hardening the solutions to address security and SCAP compliance.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities :Plans and directs Azure/M365 infrastructure and related components, services and applicationsDesigns and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems utilizing both on-premises, cloud-based and hybrid hosting technologies and solutionsAnalyze requirements and system architectures to refine system requirements, specifications and resulting design plansAdminister, operate, manage, and maintain components for on-premises and cloud-based virtualized systemsReviews completion and implementation of system configurations and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management and/or clientsSuccessful candidates are expected to have related experience and knowledge/understanding of:
Strong understanding or direct experience with onboarding and operating within Azure IL4 or IL5Experience with the designing, engineering, administering and operating one or more of the following: Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Azure AD, PowerShell, Zscaler, FSLogix, AVD or Single Sign On (SOO) solutions such as ADFS, Okta or other SAML or OAuth technologies/solutionsDevelop solutions integrating Microsoft Azure commercial clouds (public and government community) with services hosted on-premises and in othercloudsUnderstanding of Hybrid Identities, Azure Active Directory Connector (AADC) and/or other Identity Management or synchronization technologies like Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Okta, etc.Architectural understanding of M365 security constructs and data protections such as DLP, RMS/IRM, Azure Information ProtectionExperience managing Azure/M365 using PowerShellExperience with Active Directory design, topology, and implementation best practicesExperience with Group Policy Objects and ManagementExperience with Windows DNS and DHCPExperience with Windows Server 2016 & 2019Experience with File and Storage Services, to include Distributed File System (DFS), including Namespace, Target and Replication managementExperience with Microsoft Windows automation scripting with PowerShell or other scripting languagesExperience with managing work tasks via tools such as JIRA and ServiceNowSystem configuration based on security guidelines such as DISA STIGs, CIS or Azure Security BenchmarksEducation/Qualifications:
10+ YearsCompTIA Security+CE or similar for IAT Level II DoD 8570 certificationActive TS/SCI + CI polygraphBenefits and Perks
Compensation
Industry competitive salary well above market average401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vestedReferral bonuses up to $5,000100% company-paid benefits
Cigna OAP $0 deductible Medical plan for employee + familyVision and Dental plan for employee + familyShort Term Disability for employeeLong Term Disability for employeeLife Insurance for employeeFlexible Paid Time Off Policy
180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion10+ Company Holidays per year6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leaveFlexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedulesCareer Growth
Company sponsored training and certificationsNo questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursementCompany paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses
Company OverviewInnovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.
Established in 2008, IDS has 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We're a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.
IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia