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OCJ - Microsoft 365 / Exchange Administrator, Information Services Department

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$158k/yrFull-time

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, administer, and maintain the Circuit Court's Microsoft 365 messaging environment, including Exchange Online and hybrid Exchange infrastructure.
  • Administer Exchange Online mailboxes, shared mailboxes, distribution groups, resource mailboxes, mail-enabled security groups, and Microsoft 365 licensing.
  • Configure and manage mail flow, connectors, transport rules, SMTP routing, and email security services.
  • Administer Microsoft Entra ID identities and authentication services as they relate to Microsoft 365 messaging.
  • Develop, recommend, implement, and maintain Microsoft 365 administration policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
  • Lead Microsoft 365 messaging projects, migrations, software upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements.
  • Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, operational procedures, and administrative reports.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and Help Desk teams to resolve enterprise messaging issues.
  • Participate in after-hours maintenance activities and provide support during planned maintenance windows or emergency situations, as required.

Minimum Requirements And Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience administering Microsoft 365 and Exchange environments supporting enterprise-class organizations with high availability requirements.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience administering Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online environments.
  • Experience supporting hybrid Exchange deployments.
  • Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft Entra ID and identity management services.
  • Demonstrated experience administering Exchange Online Protection (EOP) and enterprise email security solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining PowerShell automation for Microsoft 365 administration.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft Purview compliance features, including retention policies, eDiscovery, and litigation holds.
  • Experience with SMTP mail routing, DNS, and email authentication technologies including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
  • Experience supporting Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 desktop applications.
  • Experience planning and implementing Microsoft 365 upgrades, migrations, and service improvements.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to travel between Circuit Court facilities, as required.
  • Ability to work assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime, when operationally necessary.

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