Senior M365 Engineer – Messaging / Exchange

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$133,200–$192,800 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Exchange Online
mail flow management
email security protocols
SPF
DKIM
DMARC
MX configuration
Exchange hybrid
on-premises Exchange
M365 Admin Center

Nice to have

third-party email security gateways
Proofpoint
Mimecast
email archiving platforms
regulated industries
SMTP relay

Role summary

Altera is seeking a Senior M365 Messaging Engineer to manage and optimize the company's email and messaging infrastructure, focusing on Exchange Online and related M365 components. The role involves administering mailboxes, transport rules, mail flow, and email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC). Responsibilities include troubleshooting delivery issues, managing compliance features (DLP, retention, eDiscovery), and supporting hybrid configurations. The position requires expertise in M365 administration tools and PowerShell, with preferred experience in third-party security gateways and regulated industry compliance.

Job Details:

Job Description:

Altera is seeking a Senior M365 Messaging Engineer to design, operate, and optimize the company's email and messaging infrastructure. This role ensures reliable and secure communication services through Exchange Online and related M365 messaging components, supporting the semiconductor company's global workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and optimize Exchange Online including mailbox management, transport rules, and mail flow configuration.
Administer and manage internal SMTP servers
Configure and maintain shared mailboxes, distribution groups, dynamic groups, and mail-enabled objects.

Troubleshoot email delivery issues, NDRs, mail flow anomalies, and hybrid connectivity problems.
Monitor messaging service health and perform proactive capacity and performance management.

Implement and maintain DLP, retention policies, and compliance holds in Exchange Online.
Manage email security services including anti-spam, anti-phishing, DKIM, DMARC, and SPF policies.
Support email auditing, eDiscovery, and legal hold requirements in coordination with compliance teams.

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$133.2K - $192.8K USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Qualifications:

Required Skills

Deep expertise in Exchange Online administration and mail flow management
Strong knowledge of email security protocols including SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and MX configuration.
Experience with Exchange hybrid configurations and migration from on-premises Exchange.
Proficiency with M365 Admin Center, Exchange Admin Center, and PowerShell for bulk operations
Knowledge of M365 compliance features including DLP, retention, and eDiscovery
Experience troubleshooting complex mail flow and delivery issues
Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate or equivalent

Preferred Skills

Experience with third-party email security gateways (Proofpoint, Mimecast, or Microsoft Defender for Office 365).
Familiarity with email archiving platforms and compliance requirements in regulated industries.
Knowledge of SMTP relay configuration for industrial or lab devices.
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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