
Expert Systems Engineer - Req 2644
Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.
Job Title:
Microsoft Exchange Email Administrator (Hybrid – On-Premises & Online)
Position Overview
The Microsoft Exchange Email Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and supporting the organization’s hybrid email environment, which includes on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers and Exchange Online in Microsoft 365. This role ensures service continuity and optimal functioning of the email and messaging services in a secure, reliable, and efficient manner across all platforms. The administrator provides technical leadership in implementing best practices, performing system upgrades, maintenance, and delivering end-user support.
Key Responsibilities
Exchange Administration & Maintenance
- Manage, configure, and maintain the organization’s hybrid Exchange environment, including on-premises Exchange Server (2016/2019/SE) and Exchange Online.
- Oversee and troubleshoot mail flow between on-premises and cloud environments to ensure seamless user experience.
- Apply patches, updates, and cumulative rollups to Exchange servers, ensuring system integrity and security.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, capacity, and reliability through regular maintenance and enhancements.
- Manage Exchange certificates and ensure proper TLS/SSL configurations.
- Administer transport rules, connectors, and TLS encryption with partner organizations.
User & Mailbox Management
- Perform recipient management for all types in a hybrid environment, including user mailboxes, shared mailboxes, resource mailboxes, distribution lists, and Microsoft 365 groups.
- Manage mailbox and calendar permissions, auditing, retention policies, sharing, mobile device mailbox policies, RBAC, role assignment policies, and archiving configurations.
- Administer Exchange Online settings via Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Exchange Admin Center.
Security & Compliance
- Configure and maintain Exchange Online Protection (EOP) and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 policies for anti-spam, anti-malware, and phishing protection.
- Manage domains and DNS records, including DKIM, SPF, and DMARC for domain authentication and email deliverability.
- Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory policies (e.g., DLP, message encryption, and eDiscovery).
- Collaborate with security teams to investigate and resolve email-related security incidents.
Troubleshooting & Support
- Diagnose and resolve mail flow, performance, and connectivity issues, including TLS encryption with partner organizations.
- Provide Tier 2/3 support for complex Exchange-related incidents.
- Assist end-users with email client issues for Outlook, Outlook on the web, and mobile device configurations.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 4–6+ years of experience administering Microsoft Exchange environments, including on-premises and Exchange Online.
- Hands-on experience managing hybrid Exchange deployments and Microsoft 365 environments.
- Strong understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, SMTP, and mail routing.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with Exchange PowerShell (on-premises and cloud).
- Experience with hybrid configuration wizards and Exchange connectors.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Purview (Compliance Center), retention policies, and email archiving.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Defender and spam gateways for anti-spam, anti-malware, and phishing protection.
- Understanding of security and authentication protocols (TLS, OAuth, OpenID, MFA, S/MIME).
- Knowledge of load balancing and high availability configurations for Exchange servers.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Microsoft Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
Altera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by local law.
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