Fortune 200 Senior Application Solutions (Messaging) Architect (GA or IL or AL)

Our Fortune 200 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented Senior Application Solutions (Messaging) Architect.

CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (Please carefully read before applying) 

1. You must apply with a SINGLE merged document that includes BOTH your detailed responses to the Hiring Manager's pre-screening questions (shown BELOW) and your current resume content.
2. You must presently be permanently authorized (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder) to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship.
3. You must currently reside or self-relocate to be within commutable distance to Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL or Birmingham, AL.
4. You must be reasonably qualified and comply with ALL of the above requirements to receive consideration for an interview referral to the Hiring Manager for this role.

JOB SUMMARY:   

This role will be responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing the company's messaging and conferencing environment. This includes Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online, Proofpoint, as well as Teams Conference Rooms. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in messaging infrastructure and security, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient communication across the organization. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. 

Minimum of 5 years of work experience designing, implementing, and supporting Exchange hybrid environments

Minimum of 2 years of experience in deploying and managing Proofpoint 

Minimum of 2 years of experience managing mail clients in an enterprise environment. 

Previous experience in administering Microsoft Teams Conference rooms is highly desired

Knowledge of a wide array of Microsoft 365 Services and Azure configurations highly desired

PowerShell scripting or other script language experience highly desired

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills

Architecture, design, and management best practices of Exchange Server/Exchange Online

Capacity planning and disaster recovery in a hybrid Exchange environment.

Mail security best practices including anti-spam, anti-malware, bulk, SPF, DMARC, DKIM 

Messaging compliance requirements including Legal Holds, E-discovery, Retention Policies, and Mailbox Archiving

Powershell/Graph Scripting desired

The ability to collaborate and influence peer architects and engineers 

General knowledge of data networking, computer system security, and other infrastructure components

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Design and lead the technical direction, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the enterprise messaging and conferencing environment, including security policies and standards.

Ensure the messaging environment adheres to enterprise compliance requirements 

Serve as a subject matter expert for Messaging and Conferencing

Develop a roadmap for messaging and conferencing environments, working with peer architects to ensure a unified plan.

Train and mentor IT staff on messaging and conferencing technologies.

Create and maintain documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures.

Establish guidance for the configuration of mail clients to enhance user experience.

Although not always required, the individual should be ready to offer guidance on critical support issues and assist with diagnosing and resolving complex problems.

Identify opportunities for enhancing messaging systems, processes, and workflows. 

Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.

Present ongoing initiatives and project updates to leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and future plans.

Occasional travel for internal meetings and vendor conferences

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HIRING MANAGER'S PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS (Responses Required for Interview Consideration):  

Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible.  If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.

1) Briefly summarize your experience with the following technologies including Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online, Proofpoint, and Microsoft Teams Rooms?

2) What characteristics do you think would make you successful in this role?

3) What are your expectations of an architect position?

4) We provide a competitive compensation package to include a base salary, incentive pay (bonus), and comprehensive benefits which include a pension plan and matching 401(k) plan. Specifically, what are your base salary requirements? (Do not state negotiable or N/A)

5) Are you a US Citizen or current Green Card Holder?

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How To Apply:

1) Please create and apply with a SINGLE (Word or PDF) merged document.

• A single merged document is required for submission to the Hiring Manager for interview consideration., 

2) At the TOP of your document, copy and paste each pre-screening question and include your responses to the pre-screening questions.

• You must fully and accurately respond to ALL of the pre-screening questions.

3) Include your standard resume content below your responses to the screening questions.

• Your resume must clearly show your personal email address and direct phone number.

4) Click on the APPLY button or email support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com to send BOTH your responses to the prescreening questions and your resume to MPN Diversity Recruiters.

Document Creation Tips: The easiest way to create the required SINGLE document correctly is to open your existing resume file, insert a blank page at the top, copy and paste the screening questions from above into your document, add your responses to each question, and then save and email or upload the file.

Call 404-629-9323 if you have any questions.