About the role

Deliverables/Purpose:

You'll own the technical planning and execution of a critical Exchange Server 2016/2019 End of Support migration. This involves leading comprehensive technical discovery, developing migration strategies, and guiding the transition to Exchange Online or alternative platforms. You'll be responsible for ensuring all integrated systems, authentication models, and client connectivity are properly assessed and transitioned to modern alternatives.

The Skills and Experience We Need You to Bring:

• 5+ years as a messaging or infrastructure technical lead
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Exchange 2016/2019, including integration architecture
• Proven experience leading Exchange migrations to Exchange Online with hybrid environments
• Expert knowledge of SMTP relay, TLS versions, mail routing, and DNS configurations
• Strong background in modern authentication (OAuth2, App Registrations, Conditional Access)
• Solid understanding of Active Directory and Azure AD domain functional levels
• Experience troubleshooting Outlook client issues and SMTP relay failures
• Leadership experience in multi-vendor environments and cross-functional teams

Contract Details:

• Contract length: Until December 2024
• Project phase: Technical discovery and planning stage
• Working with cross-functional teams including security, identity, and application owners
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Immediate start preferred

Contractor Benefits

• Wellbeing Discovery Sessions
• $200 Health Contribution
• Welcome Packs & Birthday Gifts
• Exclusive Invites (to community/networking events)
• Optional Pay-As-You-Go PI/PL Insurance

If this sounds like you, let's talk. Send me your CV and we can discuss how your Exchange migration expertise could drive this critical project forward.

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