Microsoft Product Specialist

Cygnus Professionals; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm located in New Jersey is seeking a Product Specialist specialized in migrating messaging systems to Microsoft Exchange 2010. The successful candidate will have expertise in Exchange 2010 architecture and administration, with substantial knowledge of virtualization technologies. Key responsibilities include building production systems for high availability and documenting operational procedures. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills along with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education.

Qualifications

• 7 to 8 years of experience in relevant field.
• Significant experience in Microsoft Exchange 2010 Architecture.
• Ability to write technical and operations management documentation.

Responsibilities

• Migrate messaging platforms to Microsoft Exchange 2010.
• Build a production Exchange Server 2010 system for High Availability.
• Interface with vendors and clients effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2010 Architecture, Administration and Migration

Experience with VMware and HyperV

Windows Active Directory (GPO, CIFS and ADFS)

BES services and Unified Messaging

Remote access using F5 technologies

Microsoft Threat Management Gateway (TMG)

Active Role Servers (ARS)

Quest Migration Tools for Groupwise and Lotus Notes

Strong communication and analytical skills

Support for SQL database platforms

Knowledge of cloud messaging technologies

Education

4 year college degree or equivalent technical study

Job description

Interview Type: Both Phone and In Person

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2010 Architecture, Administration and Migration Required 8 Years
• Experience with administering and supporting virtualization technologies such as VMware and HyperV Required 8 Years
• Strong knowledge of Windows Active Directory (GPO, CIFS and ADFS) Required 8 Years
• Strong knowledge of BES services and Unified Messaging, Link and Sharepoint Required 8 Years
• Strong knowledge and experience in the administration and management of virtualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft HyperV Highly desired 5 Years
• Experience migrating large enterprise messaging systems such as Novell GroupWise and Lotus Notes to Microsoft Exchange 2010. Required 8 Years
• Strong knowledge of remote access connection using F5 technologies Highly desired 5 Years
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Threat Management Gateway (TMG) Required 8 Years
• Administrative experience using Active Role Servers (ARS) Required 8 Years
• Extensive experience using Quest Migration Tools for Groupwise and Lotus Notes. Required 8 Years
• Strong communication, analytical, customer service, problem solving, orgaization and interpersonal skills Highly desired 5 Years
• Ability to interface with vendors and clients (internal and external) Highly desired 5 Years
• Ability to analyze situations and formulate recommendations to higher levels. Highly desired 5 Years
• Ability to write technical and operations management documentation Highly desired 5 Years
• Ability to support SQL database platoform and backend for BES, FIM, Symantec Vault and Exchange 2010 or higher Highly desired 5 Years
• Strong knowledge in supporting high availability messaging infrastructure between two or more data centers Highly desired 5 Years
• Ability to identify and recommend emerging technology trends and develop alternatives with repect to hardware and software architecture Highly desired 5 Years
• Knowledge of cloud messaging integration technologies such as Office 365 Highly desired 5 Years

Description:

The Product Specialist is the expert for migrating various messaging platforms such as Novell, GroupWise and older Microsoft versions such as Exchange 2000/2003/2007 as well as mail relay protocols such as SMTP, MAPI, POP etc. to Microsoft Exchange 2010 to consolidate state's email messaging system to a new enterprise infrastructure. The primary responsibility will working with a team to build a production Exchange Server 2010 system for High Availability and that is also disaster recovery ready. The Product Specialist requires significant to expert experience in Microsoft Exchange 2010 Architecture, Administration and Migration as well as mail relay protocols such as SMTP, MAPI, POP,etc. and other related products such as Microsoft Threat Management Gateway (TMG) and Quest Migration Tools. In addition, Product Specialist will assist in the successful migration of users/clients to the new messaging infrastructure. The Product Specialist should have strong communication and customer services skills, ability to interface with vendors, strong analytical and problem solving skills. The Product Specialist will be expected to write technical and operational management documentation (system operating procedures and updated engineering documentation and operational run books).

Years of Relevant Experience: 7 to 8 years

Preferred Education: 4 year college degree or equivalent technical study.

Role Description: PS3 plus the following:

Strong experience in administration and migration from Novell GroupWise, Lotus Notes and from older Microsoft email platforms and as well as mail relay protocols such as SMTP, MAPI, POP etc. to Microsoft Exchange 2010.

Strong knowledge and experience in the administration and management of virtualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft HyperV.

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Threat Management Gateway (TMG).

Must have extensive experience using Quest Mirgration Tools for Groupwise and Lotus Notes.

Strong communication, analytical, customer service, problem solving, organization and interpersonal skills.

Strong knowledge of Windows Active Directory (GPO, CIFS and ADFS).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.