O365 Exchange Administrator

0 - 5 years

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Job Information

    Date Opened

    09/23/2025

    Job Type

    Full time

    Industry

    Technology

    City

    Hyderabad

    State/Province

    Telangana

    Country

    India

    Zip/Postal Code

    500003

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


Requirements

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

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