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Elliot Partnership

Email Reliability Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$62.25 - $82.75/hr

Engineer high-availability, stateless Postfix clusters on Linux. Implement modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform or Ansible to manage configuration drift and deployment.

Evoplay

DevOps Engineer

$54 - $74/hr

Zimbra, Postfix; * : Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), Helm Charts; * CI/CD: GitLab CI, Jenkins; * Bash Python ; * ; * Git , . : * highload-; * fault-tolerant ; * SRE-; * . : * (remote); * 20 - ; * 12sick ...

Uw

Senior Email Engineer

Seattle, WA

$123K - $167K/yr

This role demands advanced proficiency in managing and customizing mail transfer agents (MTAs), specifically through deep expertise in Sendmail-including the m4 macro processing language-and Postfix ...

University of Washington

Senior Email Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$123K - $167K/yr

This role demands advanced proficiency in managing and customizing mail transfer agents (MTAs), specifically through deep expertise in Sendmail-including the m4 macro processing language-and Postfix ...

JSM Consulting Inc.

Software Architec

Albany, NY · On-site

... postfix notation-based IBM Cobol Rules Engine system running in IBM OS. • 12 months of experience in OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) environment with primary focus on aspects of designing ...

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How much do postfix jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for postfix in the United States is $119,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Postfix administrator?

A Postfix administrator is an IT professional responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Postfix mail transfer agent (MTA) on servers. Postfix administrators ensure that email systems are secure, efficient, and operating smoothly, handling tasks like managing mail queues, setting up spam protection, and configuring user mailboxes. They often work with other email-related technologies and maintain documentation for system procedures.

What are some common challenges faced by Postfix administrators, and how can they be addressed?

Postfix administrators often encounter challenges such as managing spam, ensuring email deliverability, and configuring secure authentication methods. Staying updated with the latest security best practices and regularly monitoring logs can help prevent unauthorized access and abuse. Administrators should also collaborate closely with IT security and network teams to implement proper firewall rules and integrate spam-filtering solutions. Continuous learning and proactive system maintenance are key to successfully managing a Postfix-based mail server.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Postfix Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Postfix Administrator, you need strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, email protocols (SMTP, IMAP, POP3), and general mail server management, often demonstrated by experience or certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or RHCSA. Familiarity with Postfix configuration, anti-spam tools, and monitoring systems such as Logwatch or Nagios is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this role. These skills ensure secure, reliable email delivery and timely resolution of any server or security issues.
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Messaging Platform Engineer (Linux & Postfix)

Elliot Partnership

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Messaging Platform Engineer
New York, NY (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Top-tier compensation package
Join an elite technology group where systems engineering is a competitive advantage. They treat infrastructure as code, and prioritize reliability above all else, and seeking a Messaging Platform Engineer to architect the next generation of their critical messaging grid. You'll move beyond managing servers to building the CI/CD pipelines, Observability stacks, and Event-Driven APIs that power the firm's global communication.
The Role
This is not a standard administration role; it is a Production Engineering position. You will own the reliability and architecture of a complex hybrid stack (Linux/Postfix + Microsoft Exchange). You will partner directly with software developers to decouple legacy monolithic systems and replace them with modern, API-first microservices.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Engineer high-availability, stateless Postfix clusters on Linux. Implement modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform or Ansible to manage configuration drift and deployment.
  • Move beyond 'up/down' monitoring. Build sophisticated dashboards (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) to visualize queue latency, delivery rates, and SMTP performance in real-time.
  • Lead the architectural shift from legacy EWS Polling to Event-Driven Graph API Webhooks. Architect the "glue" code in Python or Go that allows internal apps to send mail without touching the backend directly.
  • Programmatically manage Sender Reputation. Automate IP warming strategies and enforce DMARC/DKIM/SPF standards across thousands of domains to ensure 99.99% deliverability.
  • Manage the edge defense layer (Proofpoint/Mimecast) using policy-as-code where possible, focusing on threat detection and automated remediation pipelines.

Who you are:
  • 7+ years of Engineering experience in high-volume messaging or complex infrastructure environments.
  • Deep comfort with the Linux kernel, TCP stack tuning, and Postfix/MTA configuration management.
  • Proven experience writing production code (Python, Go, or advanced PowerShell Core) to wrap APIs and automate workflows. You don't just run scripts; you build tools.
  • Experience managing infrastructure via Terraform, Ansible, or similar config management tools.
  • You understand SMTP, TLS, and DNS at the packet level and can debug complex handshake failures in a Wireshark trace.

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