What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior O365 Exchange Administrator - W2 ONLY position at KPG99 INC?
Title: Senior O365 Exchange Administrator
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (south Florida)- Relocation Allowed
Duration: 6 Months Contract To Hire.
Interview Mode : Phone Video
Job Description :
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior O365 Exchange Administrator to join our IT Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing and administering Microsoft Exchange Online (O365), on-premise Exchange environments, and hybrid Exchange setups. This role requires strong technical expertise in messaging, collaboration tools, and enterprise email systems, with a focus on performance, reliability, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Microsoft Exchange Online (Office 365), including hybrid Exchange environments.
- Manage the lifecycle of mailboxes, distribution groups, public folders, and shared mailboxes.
- Configure and maintain email security, including anti-spam, anti-malware, and data loss prevention (DLP) policies.
- Monitor and troubleshoot mail flow issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Perform migrations from on-prem Exchange to Exchange Online, including planning and execution.
- Maintain Exchange-related DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and support email deliverability.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and reporting.
- Collaborate with IT Security to ensure compliance with enterprise policies and industry standards.
- Provide Tier 3 support for messaging-related incidents and service requests.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Stay current with Microsoft technologies, features, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of experience with Microsoft Exchange administration (including Exchange Online and Exchange Server 2013/2016/2019).
- Strong knowledge of Office 365 suite, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 security/compliance features.
- Experience with hybrid Exchange environments and Exchange Online migrations (Cutover, Staged, Hybrid).
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and system management.
- Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, SMTP, HTTPS) as they relate to email systems.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and other O365 services is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- ITIL Foundation or similar framework understanding is a plus.
