Lead Systems Engineer/ Exchange Architect
About the client:Our customer is the European online car market with over 30 million monthly users, with a market presence in 18 countries. As a Laed System Engineer/ Exchange Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of online car markets and enhancing the user experience for millions of car buyers and sellers.Project OverviewWe require an experienced Microsoft Exchange consultant to lead and manage a production migration to:Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition (Exchange SE)Windows Server 20222-node DAG deploymentAWS-hosted infrastructureEdge Transport decommissionBackup implementation (Veeam)Third-party integration validationThis is a business-critical migration affecting approximately 200 users.RequirementsEDT Timezone work hoursMinimum 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Exchange experienceProven experience with Exchange 2019 / Exchange SEExperience deploying Exchange in AWS (EC2, EBS, networking)Strong experience with Database Availability Group (DAG) design and configurationExperience migrating production Exchange environmentsWindows Server 2022 experienceActive Directory schema preparation and health validationExperience implementing Exchange-aware backup solutions (Veeam preferred)Log truncation configuration and validationRecovery Database (RDB) restore proceduresBackup retention design and restore testingEdge Transport decommission experienceIronPort or similar secure mail gateway integrationSSL certificate configuration (SAN / Autodiscover)Experience validating Exchange transport agentsHandling third-party application compatibility during upgradesAt least upper-intermediate English levelResponsibilitiesReview and validate the architecture designPrepare a detailed migration runbookDefine rollback planImplement Exchange SE deploymentConfigure DAGOversee backup configurationValidate the restore procedureLead production cutoverProvide post-migration stabilization supportMigration plan documentBackup & restore validation documentationRollback procedurePost-migration health reportKnowledge transfer sessionOn-call support during cutover windowNice-to-Have CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Messaging AdministratorMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid AdministratorVeeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)We offer*Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexibleA competitive salary and good compensation packagePersonalized career growthProfessional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharingEducation reimbursementMemorable anniversary presentsCorporate events and team buildingsOther location-specific benefitsnot applicable for freelancers#J-18808-Ljbffr