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Unless otherwise specified, this position requires full-time onsite presence.\n\nThis work is performed onsite in Washington, DC without remote or hybrid options.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nLead the migration from on-premises IronPort email security appliances to Proofpoint’s cloud-based email security solution.\n\nDesign, configure, administer, and maintain Proofpoint as an enterprise service.\n\nConfigure Proofpoint firewall rules and maintain block lists.\n\nRespond to requests to quarantine or release email and troubleshoot message-delivery issues.\n\nCoordinate migration activities to preserve email continuity and minimize operational disruption.\n\nQualifications\n\nU.S. Citizenship is required.\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar studies\n\nExpert-level experience designing, configuring, and maintaining Proofpoint in an enterprise environment.\n\nDeep understanding of mail transfer agents (MTA), Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway, and Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 8.x.\n\nExperience configuring Proofpoint firewall rules, maintaining block lists, and managing email quarantine and release requests.\n\nEight years of experience supporting Linux servers and VMware environments.\n\nSalary: $157,044 - $160,534\n\nAdditional benefits include:\n\nPaid Time Off & Holiday Pay\n\nMedical Insurance\n\nDental Insurance\n\nVision Insurance\n\nDisability, Life Insurance, and AD&D\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts\n\nPre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)\n\nTuition and Technical Training Reimbursement\n\nExercise Reimbursement\n\nComputer Reimbursement\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nAbout Us:\n\nEdgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. 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The engineer will plan and execute a seamless transition while minimizing disruption to enterprise email services. Unless otherwise specified, this position requires full-time onsite presence.\n\nThis work is performed onsite in Washington, DC without remote or hybrid options.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nLead the migration from on-premises IronPort email security appliances to Proofpoint’s cloud-based email security solution.\n\nDesign, configure, administer, and maintain Proofpoint as an enterprise service.\n\nConfigure Proofpoint firewall rules and maintain block lists.\n\nRespond to requests to quarantine or release email and troubleshoot message-delivery issues.\n\nCoordinate migration activities to preserve email continuity and minimize operational disruption.\n\nQualifications\n\nU.S. Citizenship is required.\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar studies\n\nExpert-level experience designing, configuring, and maintaining Proofpoint in an enterprise environment.\n\nDeep understanding of mail transfer agents (MTA), Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway, and Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 8.x.\n\nExperience configuring Proofpoint firewall rules, maintaining block lists, and managing email quarantine and release requests.\n\nEight years of experience supporting Linux servers and VMware environments.\n\nSalary: $157,044 - $160,534\n\nAdditional benefits include:\n\nPaid Time Off & Holiday Pay\n\nMedical Insurance\n\nDental Insurance\n\nVision Insurance\n\nDisability, Life Insurance, and AD&D\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts\n\nPre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)\n\nTuition and Technical Training Reimbursement\n\nExercise Reimbursement\n\nComputer Reimbursement\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nAbout Us:\n\nEdgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. 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