Exchange SME

Exchange Specialist (Hybrid Exchange Build)

Location: Hybrid - expenses for travel and accommodation in Ireland. Occasional visits to London.

Contract: 4-6 months
Start: ASAP

+Outside IR35

+£500 - £535 a day

We're looking for an Exchange Specialist with the technical chops and real-world experience to design and build a hybrid Exchange environment. This is a hands-on role for someone who's done this before and knows the difference between "it works in theory" and "it works in production."
You'll be working as part of a project delivery team to implement a secure, scalable hybrid Exchange solution - integrating on-prem Exchange with Exchange Online, ensuring seamless coexistence, mail flow, and identity synchronization.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and configure a hybrid Exchange environment (on-prem + Exchange Online).
Lead migration planning and execution for mailboxes, distribution lists, and shared resources.
Implement best practices for security, authentication, and compliance (MFA, DKIM, SPF, DMARC, etc.).
Work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to integrate with Active Directory and Azure AD.
Troubleshoot complex mail flow and hybrid connectivity issues.
Document the environment, configuration, and migration procedures.
Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to in-house IT teams.
Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience designing and implementing hybrid Exchange environments (Exchange 2016/2019 + O365).
Deep understanding of Exchange Online, Azure AD Connect, and mail routing.
Strong knowledge of PowerShell for automation and administration.
Familiarity with M365 security & compliance features.
Comfortable working independently and remotely, with occasional travel to Dublin for key project phases.
Excellent communication skills - clear, direct, and able to translate tech into action.If you'd like to discuss this Exchnage SME in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch