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# M365 / Messaging & Discovery Engineer - UK Fully Remote Contract

- **Company:** gb
S Merrick LTD
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £117,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Microsoft Office, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/messaging-engineer/s-merrick-ltd-job107977000

## About the Role

You don't need to be a dedicated eDiscovery specialist. However, you must have previous Mimecast experience, a good Microsoft messaging background and some practical exposure to Discovery or litigation/legal-hold work.
Essential skills

 * Microsoft 365 / Office 365
 * Exchange / Exchange Online
 * Mimecast - essential
 * Discovery / eDiscovery / litigation or legal hold experience
 * PowerShell
 * Strong troubleshooting skills
 * Ability to work independently

Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server, DNS/DHCP, Azure, Entra, Relativity, Hybrid Exchange, Agile or ITIL would be advantageous.

You'll work alongside an experienced Discovery specialist, providing backup on legal Discovery activities while also supporting the wider Microsoft messaging environment.



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