Exchange Administrator - Contract

at  Compugen Inc

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This role entails delivering operational support, maintenance, and security for the firm’s messaging systems, backup and recovery processes, as well as both cloud and on-premise environments. The individual will engage in daily administration tasks, project work, after-hours maintenance, and the implementation of new technologies

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 7-10 years of experience in Windows Server administration, on-prem Exchange administration, and managing virtual infrastructure (VMWare, Hyper-V)
• 3-5 years of experience with Cloud solutions (Azure, Office 365, MS Teams, etc.).
• Proficiency with Dell Servers/Blades, Azure Stack HCI platforms, and PowerShell scripting.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team coordination skills, including leveraging team member strengths, coaching for improvement, and coordinating efforts to achieve large objectives.
• Experience working within a disciplined change control environment

• Ensure the availability, integrity, and support of Active Directory, Cloud technologies, Exchange, Mimecast, virtual infrastructure, Veeam backups, and storage.
• Provide technical oversight for third-party operational support delivery.
• Offer third-level escalation support and maintain and develop IT infrastructure in both production and non-production environments.
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate members of the System Administration Team, as well as colleagues in the broader IT department.
• Analyze security vulnerabilities and determine appropriate remediation measures.
• Participate in national and global projects, understanding business needs and recommending technical solutions.
• Transfer knowledge to colleagues and support staff within the IT team and third-party partners providing operational support.
• Create and maintain systems documentation, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Review IT department processes related to Active Directory, Backups, Cloud, and Messaging, identifying opportunities for automation and streamlining.
• Conduct and manage compliance searches using eDiscovery, Content Search, and Compliance Center tools in Exchange Online.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize mail flow rules to ensure proper email delivery both internally and externally.
• Manage email routing and connectors, ensuring reliable communication with external clients and partners.
• Propose processes, workflows, or strategies to improve IT infrastructure operation, administration, and recovery.
• Be on call 24/7 in the event of a system outage.