Title :
- Systems Engineer – Exchange / M365 / Proofpoint Location : Hybrid ( NYC / Los Angeles) Term : 6-Month Contract to hire, 110k~130k base after the conversion.
- About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in on-premises Exchange, Microsoft 365, and Proofpoint to lead the management, optimization, and security of our enterprise email infrastructure.
- You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless email operations—from migrations to threat mitigation—while leveraging automation and best practices to uphold reliability and compliance.
What You’ll Do Design & Manage Email Systems :
Deploy, maintain, and optimize Exchange Server (on-prem / hybrid) and Microsoft 365 environments, ensuring high availability and performance.Lead Migrations :
Execute smooth migrations between on-prem Exchange and M365 with minimal downtime and data integrity.Secure Email Infrastructure :
Configure and manage Proofpoint solutions (filtering, encryption, DLP) and enforce protocols like DMARC, DKIM, and SPF .Troubleshoot & Protect :
Resolve complex email flow issues, investigate security threats, and collaborate with security teams to mitigate risks.Automate & Innovate :
Streamline operations via PowerShell scripting for Exchange, M365, and Proofpoint tasks.Document & Guide :
Maintain detailed system documentation and share best practices with cross-functional teams.What You Bring 7+ years of hands-on experience with Exchange Server (2013–2019, Exchange Online) and Microsoft 365 in enterprise environments.Proven mastery of Proofpoint administration (policies, threat protection, encryption).Strong scripting skills ( PowerShell ) and expertise in Active Directory / Azure AD for identity management.Deep knowledge of email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and anti-phishing measures.Ability to work independently in a remote setting, solving problems with minimal supervision.Nice-to-Haves Experience with tenant-to-tenant migrations or Microsoft Defender for Office 365 .Networking knowledge related to email traffic (SMTP, firewalls).Certifications like MS-102, MS-203, or Proofpoint Certified Protection Professional .Powered by JazzHR