Senior Microsoft Exchange & Email Security Engineer
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Job summary
Jobot is seeking a Senior Microsoft Exchange & Email Security Engineer to administer and secure Microsoft Exchange environments, support hybrid deployments, and oversee Proofpoint-based email security.
This on-site Richmond, VA contract role requires strong messaging expertise and collaboration with IT teams to modernize and migrate to cloud-based services.
The position offers a 6‑month engagement with potential for extension under a W2 contract through Jobot.
Qualifications
- Experience administering Microsoft Exchange environments in a large enterprise.
- Advanced experience with Exchange Server, Exchange Online, Hybrid Exchange, and Microsoft 365 messaging.
- Experience administering enterprise email security platforms, preferably Proofpoint.
- Hands-on with Proofpoint TRAP or similar email threat tools.
- Strong knowledge of phishing protection, malware remediation, and secure mail flow.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support Microsoft Exchange Server and Exchange Online environments.
- Manage hybrid deployments and associated M365/cloud services.
- Maintain enterprise email security platforms, including Proofpoint.
- Use Proofpoint TRAP to identify and remediate threats after delivery.
- Troubleshoot mail flow, messaging, and email security issues.
- Support cloud migration and messaging modernization projects.
- Create documentation and collaborate with IT teams to improve reliability.
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$50 - $60 per hour | Richmond, VA | On-site | Consulting
We are a leading strategic service provider with over 25 years of experience helping organizations transform their technology infrastructure to drive business success. Our team specializes in delivering innovative IT solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, networking, data center modernization, and managed services.
With a client-centric approach, we empower businesses to overcome complex IT challenges and accelerate their digital transformation. Our solutions are tailored to meet the needs of mid-market and enterprise clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, government, and education.
Backed by a deep bench of certified experts and strategic partnerships with top-tier technology providers, we offer a comprehensive portfolio that includes cloud architecture and migration, disaster recovery, security operations, IT modernization, and more. Our mission is to help organizations not just keep up—but stay ahead in an ever-evolving technology landscape.
Jobot Consultant Benefits
As a W2 contractor through Jobot, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security:
- Medical Insurance – Multiple plans available, including PPO and HDHP options
- Dental Insurance – Coverage for preventive, basic, and major services
- Vision Insurance – Includes exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Includes employer match to help you save for the future
- Weekly Direct Deposit – Reliable and convenient payment schedule
- Paid Sick Leave – In accordance with state and local laws
- Paid Holidays – Select paid holidays may apply depending on contract length and client
- Access to Jobot’s Dedicated Support Team – For payroll, HR, and benefits questions
- Career Support – Ongoing access to a recruiter who advocates for your career goals
- Option to Convert – Many Jobot contracts include potential for full-time hire
Senior Microsoft Exchange & Email Security Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Exchange & Email Security Engineer to support and enhance a large-scale enterprise messaging and email security environment. This role will be responsible for administering and securing Microsoft Exchange infrastructure, supporting cloud modernization and migration initiatives, and managing enterprise email security technologies. The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on experience with Microsoft Exchange Server, Exchange Online, hybrid Exchange environments, Microsoft 365, and Proofpoint, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex messaging and security issues.
- Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft Exchange Server and Exchange Online environments.
- Manage and support hybrid Exchange deployments and associated Microsoft 365/cloud services.
- Maintain and support enterprise email security platforms, including Proofpoint.
- Utilize Proofpoint TRAP (Targeted Attack Protection) to identify, investigate, and remediate malicious email threats after delivery.
- Troubleshoot complex mail flow, messaging, security, and email delivery issues.
- Respond to messaging and email security incidents, service requests, and escalations.
- Support enterprise messaging modernization and cloud migration initiatives, including:
- Decommissioning legacy Exchange infrastructure.
- Migrating service accounts, mailboxes, and messaging resources to cloud-based platforms.
- Supporting the retirement and replacement of solutions dependent on Exchange Web Services (EWS).
- Partner with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and application teams to improve messaging reliability, security, and performance.
- Assist with the development and implementation of email security best practices and operational standards.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, configurations, procedures, and operational processes.
- Balance ongoing production support responsibilities with larger infrastructure, security, and migration projects.
- Several years of hands‑on experience administering Microsoft Exchange environments in a large enterprise setting.
- Advanced experience with:
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Exchange Online
- Hybrid Exchange environments
- Microsoft 365 messaging services
- Experience administering enterprise email security platforms, preferably Proofpoint.
- Hands‑on experience with Proofpoint TRAP or comparable email threat detection and remediation technologies.
- Strong understanding of email and messaging security, including:
- Phishing protection
- Malware detection and remediation
- Message hygiene
- Secure mail flow
- Email threat investigation and response
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex Exchange, mail flow, and email security issues.
- Experience supporting highly available, large-scale enterprise messaging environments.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills.
- Experience supporting enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
- Experience transitioning organizations from on‑premises Exchange environments to cloud‑first or cloud‑only architectures.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration and related messaging technologies.
- Experience supporting security‑focused infrastructure projects, compliance initiatives, or regulated enterprise environments.
- Experience decommissioning legacy Exchange infrastructure and migrating service accounts and applications away from legacy messaging dependencies.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Contract Duration: Initial six‑month engagement with potential for extension
Richmond, Virginia area
- The position may initially offer remote flexibility; however, candidates should be located within commuting distance of Richmond, VA and comfortable working on‑site as business needs require.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and successfully complete applicable background screening and compliance requirements.
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Exchange Online
- Microsoft 365
- Hybrid Exchange
- Proofpoint
- Proofpoint TRAP
- Email Security
- Cloud Migration
- Mail Flow
- Message Hygiene
- Incident Response
- Enterprise Messaging
- Security Operations
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