Senior Microsoft Exchange Specialist
Function
We're looking for a consultant to join our client's team to lead the migration of their Microsoft Exchange environment to a new Exchange SE platform. This role offers the opportunity to manage a full migration lifecycle, optimize the messaging infrastructure, and ensure security and stability throughout the process.
Role & Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for planning, executing, and validating the migration while providing documentation and knowledge transfer to the internal team:
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Analyze the current Exchange 2019 environment, including architecture, configuration, security, and dependencies.
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Develop a comprehensive migration plan to Exchange SE, including risk assessment, fallback strategies, and detailed scheduling.
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Install, configure, and optimize the new Exchange SE environment.
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Execute data migration, including mailboxes, public folders, policies, and connectors.
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Validate functionality, stability, security, and integrations post-migration.
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Deliver technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams.
Profile / Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange environments and migrations:
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5–10 years of experience with Microsoft Exchange, including major version migrations (e.g., 2010/2016/2019 → SE).
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Strong expertise in Exchange 2019, Exchange SE, hybrid configurations, and mail flow.
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Deep knowledge of PowerShell, SMTP, EWS, load balancing, and certificates.
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Excellent understanding of email security protocols (DMARC, SPF, DKIM, anti-spam/anti-malware, RBAC).
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Able to work independently in complex environments, communicate effectively, and execute migrations with minimal downtime.
Key Deliverables
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Technical analysis and migration plan
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Fully configured Exchange SE environment
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Successful mailbox, data, and configuration migration
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Test and validation reports
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Technical documentation
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Knowledge transfer sessions to the internal team
