Exchange Engineer - Contract NYC

location : NYC,NY (3 days onsite, can submit from nearby states)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Exchange Engineer to manage and support our enterprise Microsoft Exchange 2019/Microsoft Exchange Online environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in email infrastructure, hybrid deployments, and email security technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage hybrid Exchange deployments and migrations to Microsoft 365.

• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell and other scripting tools.

• Provide Tier 3 support for messaging-related incidents and service requests.

• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for messaging systems.

• Perform regular system health checks, patching, and capacity planning.

• Document system configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions.

• Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Exchange Server environments (2019/Online).

• Monitor email traffic and security logs to detect and respond to threats or anomalies.

• Collaborate with security teams to enforce email DLP (Data Loss Prevention), encryption, and compliance policies.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience managing Microsoft Exchange environments.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and hybrid configurations.

• Fluency in Exchange Online and its interactions with other M365 services such as Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Purview.

• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.

• Solid understanding of email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

• A deep understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and networking fundamentals.

• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Administer and maintain Clearswift Secure Email Gateway, including policy configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting content filtering and protection against threats such as spam, direct harvest attacks, and reverse NDRs.

• Knowledge of TrendMicro ScanMail is a plus
• Experience with AirWatch MDM solution