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Coltech Recruitment
Senior Messaging Engineer - 3rd line - Exchange/Email Security
Birmingham, West Midlands
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Salary
- £200 - 250 - Day
- Recruiter
- Coltech Recruitment
- Closes
- 15 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Title: Senior Messaging Engineer - 3rd line - Exchange / Email Security
Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in London or Leeds
Salary/Rate: Up to £250/day INSIDE IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: 9 month contract - very likely to extend
Company: Financial Services/Banking client
We are hiring for an SC Cleared Senior Messaging Engineer with strong third-line support experience, deep expertise in Exchange / email security, and the ability to design, improve, and stabilize complex messaging environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement, support, and enhance enterprise messaging and email security solutions
* Provide third-line support for messaging-related incidents and escalations
* Manage and improve Exchange Online and Exchange Hybrid environments
* Support and administer secure email gateways and encryption technologies
* Troubleshoot complex messaging issues and drive root-cause resolution
* Lead and contribute to initiatives aimed at simplifying and modernising email estates
* Mentor junior engineers and support first- and second-line teams
* Produce clear technical and user documentation
* Work across multiple workstreams, balancing competing priorities and deadlines
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong experience with Exchange Online and Exchange Hybrid
* Proven background supporting secure enterprise messaging in complex environments
* Hands-on experience with email security gateways and encryption technologies
* Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience mentoring and knowledge-sharing xjnqpsq with wider support teams
Desirable Experience
* Experience with Mimecast and/or Clearswift
* Knowledge of email DNS and authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX records)
* Experience with email encryption (PGP, TLS, PME)
* Exposure to email journaling and archiving solutions (e.g. Enterprise Vault)
* Experience migrating complex messaging environments to Exchange Online
* Familiarity with Agile delivery and sprint-based working
* Knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change)
Apply now for immediate consideration
Ad ID: 5417709421
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