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Active Directory, Messaging Engineer

Dallas, TX

$52.25 - $68.25/hr

Provides engineering support for all messaging related projects Provides Tier 2/3 support as needed Develop SOPs for tasks such as creating and managing acocunts, security groups, and application ...

M365 Exchange Engineer

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

$60 - $68/hr

The M365 Messaging Engineer is responsible for the operational management and stability of the company's messaging environment, with a focus on Exchange Online and hybrid dependencies. This role ...

M365 Exchange Engineer

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

$60 - $68/hr

The M365 Messaging Engineer is responsible for the operational management and stability of the company's messaging environment, with a focus on Exchange Online and hybrid dependencies. This role ...

Senior M365 Engineer

Owings Mills, MD · Hybrid

$99K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role serves as the Level 3 Messaging Engineer for the Collaboration Team and is the primary Exchange (Online and On-Prem) engineering and architecture subject matter expert. * The engineer ...

Senior M365 Engineer

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

$87 - $148/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role serves as the Level 3 Messaging Engineer for the Collaboration Team and is the primary Exchange (Online and On-Prem) engineering and architecture subject matter expert. * The engineer ...

Software Engineer, Messaging Platform

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $230K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

As a Backend Engineer on Messaging Platform, you will build the backend systems, APIs, and platform capabilities that make messaging at Whatnot reliable, scalable, intelligent, and measurable. You'll ...

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How much do messaging engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for messaging engineer in the United States is $48.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.87 and $55.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a messaging engineer?

A Messaging Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise messaging systems such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Teams, or cloud-based collaboration platforms. They ensure secure and efficient email, chat, and communication services by managing configurations, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance. Messaging Engineers also handle spam filtering, message archiving, and compliance policies. Their role often involves integrating messaging platforms with other business applications and maintaining system security.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the messaging engineer position?

To thrive as a Messaging Engineer, you need expertise in messaging protocols, email systems, and troubleshooting, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with platforms such as Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, cloud messaging solutions, and certifications like Microsoft Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for maintaining reliable messaging services, resolving complex technical issues, and ensuring seamless collaboration within an organization.

What does a messaging engineer do?

As a Messaging Engineer, your typical daily responsibilities include managing and maintaining enterprise messaging platforms such as Microsoft Exchange or Office 365, monitoring email traffic for security or performance issues, and troubleshooting user-reported messaging problems. You'll also be responsible for implementing updates, supporting migration projects, and ensuring compliance with corporate email policies. Collaboration with IT security, network teams, and end users is frequent, as is documenting technical procedures and best practices. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to learn about emerging messaging technologies and advance into senior or specialist positions over time.

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Infographic showing various Messaging Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,965 per year, or $48.5 per hour.

Active Directory, Messaging Engineer

Sonsoft Inc

Dallas, TX

$52.25 - $68.25/hr

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Company Description

Sonsoft , Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services.

Job Description
  • Serves as an AD/messaging resource Responsible for design, configuration, and management of high availability environments for Exchange Services, active Directory, GPO, DNS, and SPAM filtering Responsible for the design, configuration and management of e-mail archiving solution Responsible for the design, configuration and management of single sign-on solution

Responsible for AD domain integration

  • Provides engineering support for all messaging related projects Provides Tier 2/3 support as needed Develop SOPs for tasks such as creating and managing acocunts, security groups, and application-specific data Develop documentation of overall data center systems architecture (infrastructure focused) Perform computer capacity planning and management Perform configuration management Develop infrastructure services strategy and design
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of relevant experience Messaging and collaboration technologies (Exchange, Lync, etc.)
  • Design, implementation and management of large-scale messaging and collaboration environments with HA, DR, backup, and recovery, and archival requirements
  • Microsoft and VMware core infrastructures, Windows host environments, and related Microsoft technologies
  • Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, and Office 365 Virtualization solutions (VMWare and Hyper-V)
  • Windows host environments and related technologies
  • Citrix solutions Application virtualization Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Required certification: ITIL Foundations v3 Nice to have: Linux host environments.
Additional Information

** U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.


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Sonsoft , Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Alpharetta, GA, US

Year founded

2007