Senior Systems Administrator 4P/655

4P Consulting Inc.
Atlanta, GA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) User Authentication Build Automation Microsoft Online Services System Configuration Microsoft Exchange Server Monitoring of Systems JSON Python (Programming Language) Enterprise Messaging Systems Windows PowerShell
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Security Information and Event Management Workflow Management Systems Data Logging Scripting Microsoft Power Automate System Availability Git Performance Monitor Restful APIs Pagination Software Version Control

Job description

Messaging Platform Administration & Support

  • Administer and support:
  • Microsoft Exchange Server (on-prem & hybrid)
  • Exchange Online (Microsoft 365)
  • Ensure high availability, performance, reliability, and security.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues and conduct root cause analysis.
  • Lead modernization and system improvement initiatives., * Tune policies to reduce false positives and improve detection.
  • Coordinate incident response with security teams.

Automation & Engineering (Core Focus)

  • Build automation solutions for daily messaging tasks.
  • Develop reusable PowerShell and Python modules with:
  • Error handling
  • Logging
  • Source control (Git)
  • Automate user lifecycle and mailbox management via Microsoft Graph API.
  • Consume and integrate REST APIs (authentication, pagination, JSON parsing).
  • Build Power Automate workflows for cross-system orchestration.
  • Continuously identify and eliminate manual processes.

Monitoring & Alerting

  • Configure enterprise monitoring and alerting.
  • Integrate messaging platforms with monitoring/SIEM tools.
  • Implement automated remediation triggered by alerts.

Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement

  • Execute messaging-related projects including:
  • Platform migrations
  • Mail flow changes
  • Security enhancements
  • Partner with infrastructure, identity, and security teams.
  • Maintain technical documentation and code repositories.
  • Standardize processes and improve automation at scale.

Requirements

Do you have experience in System performance monitoring?, We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator - Messaging to lead the administration, optimization, and automation of enterprise messaging platforms.

This role supports and enhances Microsoft Exchange (on-prem, hybrid, and Exchange Online), Microsoft 365, and Proofpoint environments. A strong emphasis is placed on automation-first engineering , leveraging PowerShell, Python, Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs, and Power Automate to reduce manual operations and enable scalable, resilient systems.

The ideal candidate brings a code-first mindset , strong scripting ability, and deep enterprise messaging expertise., * Strong automation-first mindset .

  • Advanced PowerShell and Python scripting skills.
  • Experience working with:
  • Microsoft Graph API
  • REST APIs
  • Power Automate (or similar orchestration tools)
  • Hands-on administration experience with:
  • Exchange Server (on-prem & hybrid)
  • Exchange Online
  • Experience with Proofpoint security suite.
  • Experience configuring enterprise monitoring and alerting.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently under general direction.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotation., * Microsoft Exchange (On-Prem & Online)
  • Microsoft 365
  • Proofpoint (TRAP, TAP, EFD, SER, POD)
  • PowerShell (Advanced)
  • Python
  • Microsoft Graph API
  • REST APIs
  • Power Automate
  • Git / Source Control
  • SIEM / Monitoring Integration

Core Competencies

  • Code-first engineering mindset
  • Process automation expertise
  • Enterprise troubleshooting skills
  • Strong documentation discipline
  • Cross-team collaboration
  • Clear technical communication

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