Role: Exchange AD Systems Engineer
Location: Houston TX (Onsite)
Duration: Contract
Client: Cheniere Energy
Only locals
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Windows Systems Administrator with messaging administration knowledge reports to the IT Technical Services Manager and with general guidance is responsible for the administration implementation support and management ALL messaging related technologies.
KNOWLEDGE
Microsoft Technology Stack including but not limited to Windows Server technologies Microsoft Exchange on-premises Exchange Online (EOL) Microsoft legal compliance and effective Proofpoint POD project management techniques.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manage the day-to-day Windows Sever administration tasks server builds upgrades and troubleshooting.
- Manage the day-to-day mail operations (troubleshooting performance configuration maintenance and patching)
- Ensure that records of systems and equipment inventory are properly maintained.
- Participate in projects to implement applications to the server infrastructure in support of a business need or a business solution to ensure operational reliability.
- Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance of critical mail system resources.
- Develop and coordinate project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on the customer organizations.
- Participate in planning and implementation of projects for mail system operations and mail systems administration.
- Plan organize and document complex mail system design activities and configure mail systems to be consistent with policies/procedures.
- Interface with peers and managers to evaluate and understand business needs.
- Participate in the investigation and resolution of security related incidents.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)
Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science MIS or a related discipline or equivalent training and experience.
Experience: Minimum of three (7) years relevant Systems Administrator with strong messaging administrator experience including complex mail systems design (cloud and on-premises) scripting and systems software and support. Windows Server administration Must have experience in the design planning and implementation of reliable enterprise level mail systems.
Additional strong experience and/or knowledge of:
- Windows Serverand 2025
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019
- Microsoft Azure
- Exchange Online
- Proofpoint mail services
- Active Directory DNS DHCP GPOs
- Office 365
- PowerShell
- Security Best Practices
Exposure to:
- Basic understanding Linux operating systems.
- Fundamentals of DR / BCP methodologies
- Fundamentals of CA & PKI management
- Networking Technologies
Skills:
- Exceptional communication skills: must have the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of an organization and with individuals from diverse disciplines and levels of technical expertise.
- Detail oriented and effective time management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent customer service skills to support all personnel.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively others and lead projects to a successful end.
- Willingness and desire to learn new skills technology situations and/or conditions.
Ability to function professionally and effectively in a high-pressure environment