Senior Systems Engineer Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. req3515 Department House of Representatives
Salary $137,622.00 to $164,717.00 Grade 11 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/27/2025 Close Date 2/10/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

The Enterprise Messaging Directorate provides technical solutions and system engineering expertise for House enterprise systems.

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Duties

 Job Summary

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

This position is in the Enterprise Messaging Directorate, House Information Resources (HIR), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The Enterprise Messaging Directorate provides technical solutions and system engineering expertise for House enterprise systems. Enterprise Messaging is responsible for the House M365 Cloud and on-premises messaging and other applications such as Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive, bulk email, SPAM filtering, and eFax systems supporting all House email services and mobile devices. This position serves as the Senior Systems Engineer.

Key responsibilities include serving as a key technical resource on all technical issues related to the sustainment of various server platforms supporting applications of the House; planning, organizing, installing and monitoring large and complex technical projects; and producing technical solutions to complex problems.

Grade level at the time of appointment is determined by experience and designated level of responsibility. The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).  This position does NOT have day-to-day supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

  • Manage and support Microsoft 365 Exchange Online and On-Premises Exchange environments, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
  • Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Microsoft 365 apps, including user provisioning, security configurations, and integrations.
  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and issue resolution for complex system and application problems related to Microsoft 365 services.
  • Utilize PowerShell and other scripting languages to automate administrative tasks and improve system efficiency.
  • Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and optimize configurations to ensure reliability and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to resolve escalated technical issues and provide root cause analysis.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation on system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
  • Provide technical training and guidance to internal teams as needed.
  • Performs other official duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Computer Science or related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in Exchange Online and On-Premises Exchange configuration, migration, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 services (OneDrive, Power Automate, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Active Directory (AD) and Azure AD integration with Microsoft 365.
  • Knowledge of security tools and protocols related to Microsoft 365 environments (e.g., DLP, MFA, conditional access).
  • Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools like Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Exchange Admin Center, and other relevant tools.
  • Solid understanding of hybrid cloud environments and enterprise-level email architecture.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, working effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
  • Proactive and detail-oriented approach to system management and support.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

Required Documents

Resume

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-225-2926
Address
CAO
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
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Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.


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