Senior Enterprise Email Security Specialist

Job Title: Email Security and Exchange Administrator

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced consultant to join our team as an Email Security and 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.

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