Sr Engineer, Unified Communications M365

Job Title: Senior Engineer Unified Communications/M365
Company: TalentFish
Location: LA California preferred REMOTE looking for candidates in California preferred in LA

TalentFish is casting a line for a Sr Engineer Unified Communications/M365 our client is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the worlds top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S. Asia Europe Latin America and the Middle East with the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients needs take us. This position will focus on the M365 environment and must have experience with M365 understanding how different applications and TEAMS works and be able to tackle all things related to email from start to finish. This is a full-time direct hire role remote but looking for candidates in California preferable in LA.

Position Overview:
The Senior Engineer will be expected to architect support and enhance the enterprise collaboration and messaging environment. The role will primarily support end-to-end email delivery operations and oversee the administration of M365 applications including Teams Exchange and other key Microsoft applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft 365 Exchange (Online and On-Prem) Proofpoint and Metadact and a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end email lifecycle across cloud and hybrid models. Experience with telephony/VoIP and SharePoint Online is a strong plus. They must understand email flow from start to finish and have at least 7 years experience in this spaceKey Responsibilities:

• Lead the design implementation and support of enterprise Unified Communications solutions with a primary focus on Microsoft 365 Exchange Online and hybrid Exchange environments.
• Act as the subject-matter expert for all email architecture including on-prem and cloud routing mailflow design authentication message hygiene and deliverability.
• Understand and assist in administering email security platforms including Proofpoint supporting policies DLP encryption TAP and routing.
• Support and maintain Metadact for metadata scrubbing compliance and secure content handling.
• Manage and troubleshoot the complete email lifecycle including DNS SMTP relays connectors transport rules security controls and message tracking.
• Oversee hybrid Exchange configurations connectors coexistence and migration activities.
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support for complex messaging and unified communications issues.
• Collaborate with security infrastructure and application teams to maintain consistent standards and ensure secure high-performing UC services.
• Develop and maintain detailed system documentation architectural diagrams and operational runbooks.
• Contribute to UC strategy roadmap planning and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Participate in audits risk assessments and policy development related to messaging and collaboration technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications such as:
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator.
  • MCSE / MS-100 / MS-203.
  • Proofpoint Certified Specialist.
  • Relevant UC or security certifications.
• 7 years of experience in Unified Communications Messaging or Microsoft 365 engineering roles.

Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Exchange Hybrid and core mailflow components. Must understand email flow from start to finish and have at least 7 years experience in this space

• Powershell or similar scripting for automation and system administration.
• Hands-on experience with Proofpoint email security solutions.
• Working proficiency with Metadact or other metadata-scrubbing solutions.
• Deep understanding of the full email journey including DNS SMTP SPF/DKIM/DMARC TLS routing topologies and mail hygiene.
• Strong capability in diagnosing troubleshooting and resolving complex email and UC issues across hybrid architectures.
• Solid understanding of identity and security technologies: Azure AD OAuth conditional access MFA etc.
• Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting for automation and system administration.

Required Skills & Proficiencies:

• Strong communication and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on service quality and resiliency.
• Experience with telephony/VoIP systems such as Microsoft Teams Phone Cisco Avaya or similar.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint Online including permissions site architecture and administration.

Salary Range:
The salary wage range for this position is a minimum of $108600 and a maximum of $141000 annually plus bonus and comprehensive benefits programs. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. Compensation Information
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include but is not limited to reference checks education verification employment verification drug testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.
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