General Dynamics Information Technology
Skype for Business Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly
General Dynamics Information Technology, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Skype for Business Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly
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Skype for Business Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly
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General Dynamics Information Technology
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Experience:
5+ years of related experience managing Skype for Business environments, including migrations and persistent chat management.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and maintain both Skype for Business 2015 and 2019 environments, ensuring they are fully operational and performing optimally.
Provide 24/7 operational support for internal and federated users globally, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly.
Perform routine monitoring, updates, and patching of the Skype for Business infrastructure to ensure reliability and security.
Develop and execute a migration plan for moving all users and services from legacy Skype for Business environments to Skype for Business Standard Edition.
Plan, coordinate, and implement the migration of all persistent chat rooms to the new environment with minimal user impact.
Continuously monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations to enhance scalability, efficiency, and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers and IT support, to ensure smooth operations and issue resolution.
Oversee removal of legacy Skype for Business services once all users and persistent chat rooms have been migrated successfully.
Document all migration steps, configurations, and decommissioning procedures to ensure clear audit trails and compliance.
Maintain up-to-date system documentation, including architectural diagrams, migration plans, and troubleshooting guides.
Provide regular reports on system health, performance, and migration progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
Hands‑on experience with Skype for Business 2015 and 2019, including installation, configuration, and ongoing management.
Deep knowledge of Skype for Business architecture, persistent chat rooms, and migration strategies.
Experience with Microsoft Teams migration strategies (optional, but preferred).
Expertise in PowerShell scripting for automation and troubleshooting within the Skype for Business environment.
Additional Requirements:
Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Must be willing to support an on‑call rotation.
Certification required: 8570 compliant with a Security + certificate.
Location: Onsite Annapolis Junction, MD.
Salary Range:
$110,500 - $149,500
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and other standard benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer • Americans with Disabilities Act – Equal Employment Opportunity. • Veterans • Individuals with Disabilities • Protected Veterans.
Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly.
US citizenship required.
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Skype for Business Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly
role at
General Dynamics Information Technology
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Experience:
5+ years of related experience managing Skype for Business environments, including migrations and persistent chat management.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and maintain both Skype for Business 2015 and 2019 environments, ensuring they are fully operational and performing optimally.
Provide 24/7 operational support for internal and federated users globally, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly.
Perform routine monitoring, updates, and patching of the Skype for Business infrastructure to ensure reliability and security.
Develop and execute a migration plan for moving all users and services from legacy Skype for Business environments to Skype for Business Standard Edition.
Plan, coordinate, and implement the migration of all persistent chat rooms to the new environment with minimal user impact.
Continuously monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations to enhance scalability, efficiency, and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers and IT support, to ensure smooth operations and issue resolution.
Oversee removal of legacy Skype for Business services once all users and persistent chat rooms have been migrated successfully.
Document all migration steps, configurations, and decommissioning procedures to ensure clear audit trails and compliance.
Maintain up-to-date system documentation, including architectural diagrams, migration plans, and troubleshooting guides.
Provide regular reports on system health, performance, and migration progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
Hands‑on experience with Skype for Business 2015 and 2019, including installation, configuration, and ongoing management.
Deep knowledge of Skype for Business architecture, persistent chat rooms, and migration strategies.
Experience with Microsoft Teams migration strategies (optional, but preferred).
Expertise in PowerShell scripting for automation and troubleshooting within the Skype for Business environment.
Additional Requirements:
Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Must be willing to support an on‑call rotation.
Certification required: 8570 compliant with a Security + certificate.
Location: Onsite Annapolis Junction, MD.
Salary Range:
$110,500 - $149,500
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and other standard benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer • Americans with Disabilities Act – Equal Employment Opportunity. • Veterans • Individuals with Disabilities • Protected Veterans.
Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly.
US citizenship required.
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