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.
  

Proof point Administration

• Configure and manage Proof point Protection Server (PPS), Proof point on Demand (PoD), and SER (Secure Email Relay).
  
• Manage Proof point TAP (Targeted Attack Protection) and URL Defense
  
• Manage data loss prevention (DLP) policies within Proofpoint
  
• Perform regular security reviews and optimize Proof point configurations
  
• Generate and analyze Proof point 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 resources 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 Proof point 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 Proof point 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 run books