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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