Microsoft 365 Messaging Engineer

Employment Eligibility Statement:

Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) . Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Danta Technologies evaluates all candidates in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and EEOC guidelines . All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Title: Email / IM / Collaboration Lead

Location: Milford, MA 01757 – Onsite position

Contract: 6+ Months & Extendable

Note :- IN-Person interview required.

Pay rate - $45/hr on W2/Danta Technologies payroll

Messaging Administration and Operations

• Administer and oversee Exchange Online environments, including mailbox provisioning, retention configuration, and transport rule administration.
• Maintain mail flow configurations, including connectors and message routing policies.
• Manage shared mailboxes, resource mailboxes, distribution lists, and Microsoft 365 Groups in accordance with organizational standards.
• Execute advanced mailbox operations, including migrations, recoveries, litigation holds, and archive management.

Advanced Troubleshooting and Tier 3 Support

• Diagnose and resolve complex email delivery issues, including latency and service degradation.
• Troubleshoot and support hybrid Exchange environments (on-premises and cloud) to ensure continuity of service.
• Analyze and remediate issues related to mail routing, connectors, and DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
• Produce root cause analyses (RCA) and provide preventive recommendations to reduce recurrence.

Email Security and Compliance

• Configure and administer Exchange Online Protection (EOP) and Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
• Implement, monitor, and tune anti-spam, anti-malware, and phishing protection policies to mitigate email-borne threats.
• Design, implement, and maintain email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
• Support compliance requirements, including retention policies, eDiscovery, and audit activities.

Architecture and Design

• Lead the design and implementation of messaging solutions and service enhancements.
• Support migration initiatives, including on-premises Exchange to Exchange Online and cross-tenant migrations.
• Provide technical direction to ensure scalability, high availability, and performance optimization of the messaging platform.
• Contribute to transition and transformation initiatives to modernize and standardize messaging environments.

Monitoring and Incident Management

• Monitor messaging services, alerts, and service health indicators to ensure operational stability.
• Manage major incidents (Priority 1/Priority 2) and coordinate resolution efforts with Microsoft and third-party vendors, as required.
• Adhere to ITIL-aligned processes for Incident, Problem, and Change Management.

Automation and Optimization

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell for Exchange Online.
• Streamline operational activities, including user provisioning, reporting, and mailbox management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency and reliability.

Required Technical Skills

Core Messaging Technologies

• Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online – advanced level)
• Exchange Hybrid (on-premises + cloud integration)
• Mail flow and transport configuration

Security & Compliance

• Exchange Online Protection (EOP)
• Microsoft Defender for Office 365
• Email security technologies (anti-spam, anti-virus, threat protection)
• SPF, DKIM, DMARC implementation

Directory & Identity

• Azure AD / Entra ID
• Active Directory (synchronization, AAD Connect)

Networking & Protocols

• SMTP, TLS, and DNS (MX and SPF records)
• Email routing and relay configurations

Scripting & Tools

• PowerShell (Exchange Online & Azure modules)
• Monitoring tools (M365 Admin Center, Security Center)

Notes:- 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.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.