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