Exchange Specialist (Hybrid Exchange Build)

Exchange Specialist (Hybrid Exchange Build)

Location: Hybrid in Europe - expenses paid

Rate: 525 a day (Outside IR35)

Contract: 4-6 months

Start: ASAP

You will join a niche IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to their European based end client. You will be full time on site initially, transitioning into a hybrid model after around a month. Travel and subsistence can be expensed.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and configure a hybrid Exchange environment (on-prem + Exchange Online).
• Lead migration planning and execution for mailboxes, distribution lists, and shared resources.
• Implement best practices for security, authentication, and compliance (MFA, DKIM, SPF, DMARC, etc.).
• Work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to integrate with Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Troubleshoot complex mail flow and hybrid connectivity issues.
• Document the environment, configuration, and migration procedures.
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to in-house IT teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience designing and implementing hybrid Exchange environments (Exchange 2016/2019 + O365).
• Deep understanding of Exchange Online, Azure AD Connect, and mail routing.
• Strong knowledge of PowerShell for automation and administration.
• Familiarity with M365 security & compliance features.