Systems Engineer II- Remote Local Arlington, Virginia **Remote Local** Contract $60/hr - $65/hr Systems Engineer II (Windows) This company is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Exchange and related infrastructure. This role is responsible for administering and supporting large-scale Exchange environments, including integrations with Active Directory, DNS, and routing systems. While some technologies may not be directly managed, a foundational understanding is required to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. This position will remain remote, but the candidate must be 100 miles from **Quincy, MA** or **North Jersey** in case there are onsite meetings that they must attend to. **What You Will Be Doing:** + Administer and support large-scale Microsoft Exchange environments, including MS Active Sync (mobile devices), Active Directory, IIS, clustering, and anti-spam/anti-virus filtering solutions. + Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Exchange versions 2010/2013/2016/2019, Active Directory, and Windows Server editions (2008–2022). + Provide technical support for both on-premises and cloud-based Exchange systems, including migrations from Exchange 2016 to SaaS platforms. + Manage and troubleshoot Database Availability Groups (DAGs), ensuring efficient replication and recovery across Exchange environments. + Monitor Exchange message queues, resolve mail delivery issues, perform message tracking, and document system activity in daily operational logs. + Respond proactively to Microsoft SCOM alerts and perform root cause analysis to prevent potential incidents. + Monitor server performance, run diagnostic tests, manage system backups, and execute cluster failovers when required. + Track and manage incidents via the Altiris Ticketing System, supporting broader incident and problem management workflows. + Create and manage user accounts and mailboxes, perform mailbox migrations and restores. **Required Skills & Experience:** + Extensive experience across Exchange versions 2010–2019 and SaaS migrations. + Strong understanding of directory services and integration with Exchange. + Proven ability to manage replication networks and resolve database-level issues. + Foundational knowledge required for collaboration with networking teams, though not part of day-to-day responsibilities. + Experience with clustering technologies for failover and incident resolution. + General understanding of routing, DNS, Ethernet, and network infrastructure. + Familiarity with Microsoft SCOM for alerting and Altiris for incident tracking. + Experience with tools like Veeam for backup and recovery. + Familiarity with technologies such as TMG/ISA and remote access platforms. + Experience supporting SQL Server (2008–2022), Microsoft SharePoint, and enterprise server environments. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position doesn’t provide sponsorship. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Ashton Corbett **Specialization:** + Windows