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Onco360

Exchange Engineer II

Louisville, KY · Hybrid

$84K/yr

Architect, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Exchange environments, including Exchange Online, on-prem Exchange, and hybrid configurations. * Mailbox Management: Administer mailboxes, shared mailboxes ...

Onco360

Exchange Engineer II

Louisville, KY · On-site

$84K/yr

Architect, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Exchange environments, including Exchange Online, on-prem Exchange, and hybrid configurations. * Mailbox Management: Administer mailboxes, shared mailboxes ...

Atria Group LLC

Exchange Design Consultant

Monroe, LA · On-site

... Architectural organizations in selecting technology for future features and functionalities of the Email and OCS environments. Qualifications: * Very high degree of knowledge in Microsoft Exchange ...

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One of the most common challenges in the Microsoft Exchange Architect role is designing and implementing seamless migrations between on-premises and cloud or hybrid environments, while minimizing service interruptions. You may also need to address complex security requirements, integrate Exchange with other productivity services, and ensure high availability for critical messaging systems. The role often requires balancing user experience demands with compliance, scalability, and security considerations, making strong troubleshooting and planning skills essential. Close collaboration with network engineers, security teams, and organizational leadership is a regular part of the job.

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A Microsoft Exchange Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Exchange Server environments for organizations. They ensure email systems are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance. This role involves planning migrations, integrating with cloud services like Microsoft 365, and troubleshooting complex email infrastructure issues. Additionally, they establish best practices for security, compliance, and disaster recovery related to email communication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Microsoft Exchange Architect position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Microsoft Exchange Architect, you need deep expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server, Active Directory, email security, and enterprise messaging solutions, often supported by a bachelor's degree in IT or related certifications like Microsoft Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate. Familiarity with migration tools, PowerShell scripting, Exchange Online, and hybrid cloud environments is essential. Strong analytical thinking, project management, and effective communication skills help facilitate collaboration and problem-solving across IT teams. These abilities are crucial to ensure robust, secure, and scalable messaging infrastructures that meet organizational needs.

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Principal Microsoft Exchange Infrastructure Consultant (Contract)

Principal Microsoft Exchange Infrastructure Consultant (Contract)

GEM Technologies

Remote

$100 - $150/hr

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

About GEM Technologies
GEM Technologies is a cybersecurity-focused Managed Services Provider supporting organizations that depend on secure, reliable, and highly available technology infrastructure.
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Exchange consultant to serve as an extension of our engineering team on an as-needed basis.
This is a long-term consulting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, mentoring experienced engineers, and working in challenging enterprise environments.
This Is Not a Typical Exchange Administrator Position
We are not looking for someone to perform routine Exchange administration or primarily manage Microsoft 365.
We are looking for the person experienced Exchange engineers call when they have exhausted normal troubleshooting methods.
If you've spent your career recovering failed Exchange deployments, resolving production outages, designing enterprise messaging environments, and mentoring other engineers, we'd like to speak with you.
What You WiIl Do
  • Serve as the highest level of Exchange escalation for our engineering team.
  • Troubleshoot complex on-premises Microsoft Exchange issues in production environments.
  • Review, architect, and improve Exchange infrastructure.
  • Lead or assist with upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, and hybrid deployments.
  • Troubleshoot Exchange dependencies involving Active Directory, DNS, networking, storage, certificates, and virtualization.
  • Support Exchange environments utilizing Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops.
  • Mentor engineers by explaining findings, recommendations, and best practices.
  • Participate in occasional after-hours maintenance and production incident response.

Required Technical Experience
We're looking for someone with significant hands-on experience in:
    • Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, 2016, 2019, and ideally Subscription Edition
    • Exchange architecture, DAGs, Hybrid Exchange, migrations, disaster recovery, and production troubleshooting
    • Exchange PowerShell
    • Active Directory, DNS, Microsoft Entra ID, and Entra Connect
    • Citrix NetScaler ADC (load balancing, SSL, authentication, Exchange publishing)
    • Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
    • Windows Server infrastructure
    • Enterprise networking concepts, certificates, mail flow, and security

This position is focused on on-premises Microsoft Exchange Server. Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to Exchange Online or Microsoft 365 administration without significant on-prem Exchange experience are not likely to be a good fit.
The Ideal Candidate Has
  • 10+ years supporting enterprise Microsoft Exchange environments
  • Served as the senior escalation resource for complex Exchange issues
  • Personally recovered failed Exchange implementations or production outages
  • Architected or significantly redesigned Exchange environments
  • Excellent troubleshooting methodology and root cause analysis skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor experienced engineers
  • Experience working independently in unfamiliar environments
This Position Is Probably Not Right For You If
  • Your experience is primarily Exchange Online or Microsoft 365 administration.
  • You have limited experience supporting on-premises Exchange.
  • You have never been the senior technical escalation point for Exchange.
  • Your role has primarily been routine administration rather than architecture or advanced troubleshooting.
About the Engagement
This is an independent contractor position.
Work is assigned as needed and may include:
  • Architecture reviews
  • Escalated troubleshooting
  • Project consulting
  • Exchange upgrades and migrations
  • Disaster recovery
  • Production incident response
  • Knowledge transfer and mentoring

Most work is performed remotely during Eastern Time business hours, with occasional evening or weekend maintenance.
Hourly Contract Rate
$100-$150 per hour, based on experience, technical expertise, certifications, interview performance, and the complexity of the engagement.
Requirements
Candidates must:
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Reside within the United States.
  • Demonstrate expert-level Microsoft Exchange knowledge during the interview process.
  • Be comfortable mentoring engineers and documenting solutions.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with technical team members.

Preferred
  • Has worked for a Managed Services Provider or consulting firm
  • Can quickly diagnose complex Exchange environments
  • Microsoft Exchange on prem experience
  • Can work independently and join calls when needed

Interview Process
Qualified candidates will be asked to describe real-world experience involving:
  • A challenging on-premises Exchange project completed within the past five years
  • A significant Exchange production outage they personally resolved
  • Their hands-on Citrix NetScaler and CVAD experience
  • Their availability for consulting engagements and emergency support

During the interview, candidates should expect technical discussions focused on architecture, troubleshooting methodology, and production experience rather than memorization of commands or certification material.
Benefits
Compensation: Hourly consulting rate $80 to $125 is negotiable and will be determined based on the consultant's experience, demonstrated technical expertise, certifications, and the scope and complexity of each engagement.

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