Microsoft SME - Bowie, MD

Job description

Overview The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate career opening for a Microsoft SME (Lead Systems Engineer). This opening is located at IDA’s Center for Computing Sciences in Bowie, Maryland (CCS). IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a superior professional working environment. To the right individual, IDA offers the opportunity to have a major impact on key national programs while working on fascinating technical issues. With minimal to no supervision, this position envisions, designs, administers, and maintains multiple IT systems, servers and software. Applies advanced subject matter expertise to develop solutions to solve a full range of complex problems with little to no direction. Responsibilities include the oversight of multifaceted system deployments and upgrades. Contributes to and leads large program and project initiatives that integrate multiple technologies. Joins with senior management in the strategic planning and development of functional requirements. Mentors junior IT staff on systems integration and operations, ensuring compatibility and configuration standards are maintained. Promotes IT best practices and adhere...