Core Group Resources is America's leading recruitment company. Founded by a service academy graduate who has offshore experience, Core Group Resources' expertise is unmatched in the marine offshore market, finance, IT, renewables, & non-profit for executive search, staffing, and expertise identification.Systems Architect III – Exchange Job SummaryResponsible for designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing the organization's electronic communications infrastructure and user connectivity to email services. The primary focus is on Microsoft Exchange (Online), which integrates with other Microsoft 365/Azure solutions such as Outlook clients (desktop, mobile, and web), Email Security Systems, Microsoft Teams, and Mobile messaging support. The role also involves influencing the adoption and enhancement of other Microsoft 365 technologies across the organization.
Systems Architect III – Exchange Responsibilities
Architect and design electronic communications solutions in accordance with the chosen strategies.
Provide technical guidance and oversight to research, troubleshoot, and resolve problems involving electronic communications and perform root cause analysis.
Define and enforce Policies & Standards for Electronic Mail usage and support.
Evaluate and optimize application performance and identify performance improvement options and monitoring opportunities.
Collaborate and coordinate with other areas, both within the Technology Organization and within the business.
Strategize and innovate solutions to client problems within service level time frames.
Research and recommend implementation and communication of new features and capabilities within the Microsoft 365 suite.
Plan and execute projects, communicate progress, problems, and best practices to management, leads, and team.
Define and oversee the daily administration of electronic communications services/software including Exchange, M365 (Exchange Online), Proofpoint, Outlook, mail routing, etc.
Responsible for global cost and storage management for the platform.
Lead and mentor the development, validation and documentation of work processes and automations that increase team effectiveness and promote self-service.
Perform other duties as requested.
Systems Architect III – Exchange Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of experience in a technology related field,
including
five (5) years of experience with relevant technologies;
Associates degree and ten (10) years of experience in a technology related field,
including
five (5) years of experience with relevant technologies;
High School Diploma and twelve (12) years of experience in a technology related field,
including
five (5) years of experience with relevant technologies
Experience designing and implementing Microsoft Exchange On-premises and Exchange Online solutions
Experience with email/messaging security
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Exchange (online) and its integration with other Microsoft 365/Azure solutions required
Competent knowledge in the use of PowerShell for configuration/administration and scripting operational tasks required
Ability to influence and collaborate with other Microsoft 365 architects and engineers required
Knowledge working with MS Windows operating systems and mail client applications (e.g., Outlook) on servers, workstations, laptops, or tablets
Systems Architect III – Exchange Preferred Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience designing and implementing Microsoft Exchange on-prem and Minimum of 5 years' experience on Exchange Online solutions required
Previous experience administering 3rd party Email Security products (e.g., Proofpoint) highly desired and experience with mail routing and email security
Experience in enabling Email for applications such as SAP, SuccessFactors, S4Hana, ServiceNow, and all other applications
Experience on Third Party application integration and add-ins to Outlook
Knowledge of a wide array of Microsoft 365 and Azure configurations highly desired
PowerShell scripting or other script language experience highly desired
Project management with five (5) years of experience leading technology project teams.
Experience with Microsoft Online (O365/M365) environment including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Forms, Whiteboard, Delve, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience working in Agile project management methodology and Agile teams. Skilled in collaborating with Developers, Architects, and Business Customers.
Experience collaborating directly with stakeholders to identify, analyze and gather solution requirements.
Experience analyzing business processes and using requirements to develop common data models.
Experience with data analysis and manipulation.
Experience with Visio and project management software (MSProject, Planner, DevOps).
Specific knowledge of data, networking, computer system security, and general knowledge of other technology infrastructure components
Knowledge of capacity planning and disaster recovery issues in a hybrid Exchange environment required
Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and its integration with Exchange Online desired
Elevated level of knowledge working in MS Windows operating systems at both the server & workstation level
Strong ability to learn modern technology and consume information quickly
Strong research, analytical and troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols
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