Microsoft Exchange Engineer (Microsoft Places Engineer)

Kavaliro; Pleasanton, Corona (CA, CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavaliro seeks a Microsoft Exchange Engineer to support Microsoft Places and Microsoft 365 workplace technologies in Pleasanton, CA. The contract role involves configuring locations, room/desk bookings, and integration with Teams and Outlook.

The engineer will maintain metadata, write PowerShell scripts for reporting, and assist with onboarding new buildings and resources while coordinating with facilities and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience as Exchange Engineer with Exchange Online.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Places and workplace tech.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Places components (buildings, rooms, desks).
• Manage resource mailboxes and booking policies in Exchange Online.
• Create automation and reporting using PowerShell.
• Collaborate with IT, facilities, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

PowerShell

Automation

Reporting

Data validation

Exchange Online

Microsoft Teams

Onsite availability

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Places Administration Portal

Places Analytics

PowerShell Microsoft Graph

Office 365 administration

Job description

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Microsoft Exchange Engineer (Microsoft Places Engineer) for a contract scenario. The Microsoft Places Engineer supports the implementation, administration, and ongoing operation of Microsoft Places and related Microsoft 365 workplace technologies. This role is responsible for configuring workplace resources, maintaining location hierarchies, supporting room and desk booking solutions, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with automation and reporting activities. The engineer works closely with Microsoft 365 administrators, workplace technology teams, facilities teams, and business stakeholders to support a reliable and accurate workplace experience.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: Up to $42.50 - $45.00 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Places buildings, floors, rooms, workspaces, desk pools, and individual desks.
• Maintain location metadata, maps, tags, labels, and workplace attributes.
• Support onboarding of new buildings, rooms, and workplace resources into Microsoft Places.
• Administer Exchange Online resource mailboxes, room mailboxes, workspace mailboxes, booking policies, and scheduling settings.
• Support Microsoft Places integration with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Teams Rooms, and Exchange Online.
• Troubleshoot booking, scheduling, and workplace experience issues.
• Perform data validation, inventory reviews, and configuration audits.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for reporting, automation, and bulk updates.
• Support testing, pilot activities, and production deployments of new Places features.
• Create operational documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles.
• Monitor service health and assist with incident and problem resolution.

Required Technical Skills

• Degree in Computer Science
• 1+ years of overall IT experience as a Microsoft Exchange Engineer
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to be onsite fulltime in Pleasanton or Corona, CA
• Microsoft Places Buildings, Floors, Sections, Rooms, Workspaces, and Desks
• Places Finder Workplace Presence
• Places Administration Portal
• Places Analytics
• Exchange Online Resource Mailboxes
• Room Mailboxes
• Workspace Mailboxes
• Booking Policies
• Calendar Processing
• Room Lists
• PowerShell Administration
• Microsoft Teams
• Teams Client Administration
• Teams Integration with Places
• Teams Rooms Fundamentals
• Presence and Attendance Features
• Microsoft Entra ID Security Groups
• Role Assignments
• Administrative Permissions
• Application Registration Fundamentals
• Automation & Reporting
• PowerShell Microsoft Graph Fundamentals
• Data Validation
• Reporting and Inventory Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience administering Exchange Online resource mailboxes.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of workplace technologies, facilities systems, or space management platforms.
• Microsoft 365 or Teams Administrator certifications preferred.

Success Indicators

• Accurate Microsoft Places hierarchy and workplace data.
• Reliable room and desk booking experiences.
• Timely resolution of incidents and service requests.
• Successful completion of onboarding and migration activities.
• Increased operational efficiency through automation and scripting.
• Accurate reporting and inventory management.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.