O365 Exchange Administrator

Role
We are seeking an experienced consultant to join our team as an O365 Exchange Administrator with strong Azure skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience managing and optimizing Microsoft 365 Exchange environments while leveraging Azure cloud services. This role requires a seasoned professional who can architect, implement, and maintain enterprise-level messaging and collaboration solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Exchange Online Administration
Maintain Exchange Online environments for the enterprise.
Manage mail flow, transport rules, and message hygiene policies
Handle mailbox migrations from on-premises Exchange or other email platforms
Troubleshoot complex messaging issues and provide tier-3 support
Implement and manage retention policies, litigation holds, and eDiscovery processes.
Proofpoint Administration
Configure and manage Proofpoint Protection Server (PPS), Proofpoint on Demand (PoD), and SER (Secure Email Relay).
Manage Proofpoint TAP (Targeted Attack Protection) and URL Defense.
Manage data loss prevention (DLP) policies within Proofpoint.
Perform regular security reviews and optimize Proofpoint configurations.
Generate and analyze Proofpoint security reports and metrics.
Azure Infrastructure Management
Design and implement Azure infrastructure solutions to support O365 services.
Configure Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity scenarios
Manage Entra, including conditional access policies and MFA
Implement Azure networking solutions for secure O365 connectivity
Monitor and optimize Azure resource utilization and costs
Configure Azure backup and disaster recovery solutions for O365 workloads
Security and Compliance
Implement security best practices for Exchange Online and Azure environments
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Perform security assessments and vulnerability management
Document security configurations (Hardening) and maintain audit trails
Automation and Infrastructure as Code
Develop automation scripts using PowerShell for O365 and Azure management
Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates using Ansible or Terraform
Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
Build reusable modules and playbooks for common administrative tasks
Document automation workflows and maintain version control
Required Qualifications
Technical Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft O365 Exchange administration, Azure cloud services, and 3-5 years of experience with Proofpoint email security platform
3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible or Terraform)
Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation
Deep understanding of email security, anti-spam, and anti-malware solutions
Technical Skills
Expert-level knowledge of Exchange Online architecture, PAM, and features
Proficiency in Azure services including Azure AD, Virtual Networks, and Storage
Advanced knowledge of Proofpoint email security solutions
Experience with Microsoft 365 security and compliance features
Strong understanding of DNS, SMTP, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimization
Knowledge of Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance
Familiarity with other O365 workloads (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
Knowledge of email archiving and journaling solutions
Certifications (Preferred)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Soft Skills
Excellent communication, documentation abilities, and Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Team collaboration and knowledge sharing mindset.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues.
Consulting Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance on O365 and Azure best practices.
Lead knowledge transfer sessions with the desktop team.
Create detailed technical documentation and runbooks.

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