Kanerika Software - Office 365 Exchange Administrator - DLP/Entra ID

Role :

We are seeking an experienced consultant to join our team as an O365 Exchange Administrator with strong Azure skills.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience managing and optimizing Microsoft 365 Exchange environments while leveraging Azure cloud services.

This role requires a seasoned professional who can architect, implement, and maintain enterprise-level messaging and collaboration solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Exchange Online Administration :

- Maintain Exchange Online environments for the enterprise.

- Manage mail flow, transport rules, and message hygiene policies.

- Handle mailbox migrations from on-premises Exchange or other email platforms.

- Troubleshoot complex messaging issues and provide tier-3 support.

- Implement and manage retention policies, litigation holds, and eDiscovery processes.

Proofpoint Administration :

- Configure and manage Proofpoint Protection Server (PPS), Proofpoint on Demand (PoD), and SER (Secure Email Relay).

- Manage Proofpoint TAP (Targeted Attack Protection) and URL Defense.

- Manage data loss prevention (DLP) policies within Proofpoint.

- Perform regular security reviews and optimize Proofpoint configurations.

- Generate and analyze Proofpoint security reports and metrics.

Azure Infrastructure Management :

- Design and implement Azure infrastructure solutions to support O365 services.

- Configure Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity scenarios.

- Manage Entra, including conditional access policies and MFA.

- Implement Azure networking solutions for secure O365 connectivity.

- Monitor and optimize Azure resource utilization and costs.

- Configure Azure backup and disaster recovery solutions for O365 workloads.

Security and Compliance :

- Implement security best practices for Exchange Online and Azure environments.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

- Perform security assessments and vulnerability management.

- Document security configurations (Hardening) and maintain audit trails.

Automation and Infrastructure as Code :

- Develop automation scripts using PowerShell for O365 and Azure management.

- Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates using Ansible or Terraform.

- Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

- Build reusable modules and playbooks for common administrative tasks.

- Document automation workflows and maintain version control.

Required Qualifications :

Technical Experience :

- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft O365 Exchange administration, Azure cloud services, and 3-5 years of experience with Proofpoint email security platform.

- 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible or Terraform).

- Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.

- Deep understanding of email security, anti-spam, and anti-malware solutions.

Technical Skills :

- Expert-level knowledge of Exchange Online architecture, PAM, and features.

- Proficiency in Azure services including Azure AD, Virtual Networks, and Storage.

- Advanced knowledge of Proofpoint email security solutions.

- Experience with Microsoft 365 security and compliance features.

- Strong understanding of DNS, SMTP, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

- Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimization.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance.

- Familiarity with other O365 workloads (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).

- Knowledge of email archiving and journaling solutions.

Certifications (Preferred) :

- Microsoft 365 Certified : Messaging Administrator Associate.

- Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate.

- Microsoft Certified : Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication, documentation abilities, and Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

- Team collaboration and knowledge sharing mindset.

- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues.

Consulting Responsibilities :

- Provide expert guidance on O365 and Azure best practices.

- Lead knowledge transfer sessions with the desktop team.

- Create detailed technical documentation and runbooks.