Public Consulting Group · 1 week ago
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 2
Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm. The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 2 role focuses on ensuring the operational stability, security, and performance of Microsoft Exchange Online and SMTP services, while also managing various IT operations and incident responses.
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Responsibilities
Own operational stability, security, and performance of Microsoft Exchange Online and SMTP services within Microsoft 365
Administer mail flow, hygiene, identity integrations, and tenant configurations
Support DNS, SSL, Backup and Recovery and SFTP services
Execute incident response, change management, and service reliability engineering for core Microsoft operations as needed
Manage mailboxes, shared resources, distribution lists, room/equipment, and address policies
Configure retention, litigation hold, eDiscovery, MRM, and mailbox audit
Administer transport rules, journaling, connectors, and accepted domains
Monitor queues, throttling, and service health; remediate mail flow disruptions
Design, configure, and maintain SMTP relay paths (M365, hybrid, and on-prem relays)
Manage Exchange Online connectors, DKIM, DMARC, SPF, ARC, and reverse DNS alignment
Troubleshoot NDRs, TLS issues, routing loops, spoofing, and deliverability
Coordinate IP reputation, blocklists, and feedback loops; maintain allow/deny lists
Administer and maintain DNS records, ensuring accurate domain resolution and troubleshooting issues as they arise
Manage SSL certificate lifecycle, including procurement, installation, renewal, and validation to support secure communications
Oversee SFTP server setup, access provisioning, and regular audits for secure file transfers
Coordinate and monitor regular backup processes, verify data integrity, and support timely restoration as needed
Respond to and resolve general service tickets, providing timely remediation for operational issues and user requests
Monitor and report on service health and performance using Azure Monitor and AWS CloudWatch, ensuring visibility into operational metrics and timely identification of issues
Manage configuration across endpoints and servers using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and Intune, maintaining compliance and standardization throughout the environment
Execute change, incident, and problem management to ITIL standards
Build and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge base artifacts
Automate routine tasks via PowerShell; implement guardrails and peer-reviewed scripts
Participate in on-call rotation and major incident bridges
Qualification
Required
3–5 years administering Exchange (Online and/or Hybrid) in enterprise environments and other operational tasks
3-5 AWS/Azure Experience (can be combined with above experience)
Strong expertise with SMTP, DNS, TLS, mail authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC/ARC)
Proficiency with PowerShell (Exchange Online, Entra ID, Security & Compliance modules)
Solid understanding of Entra ID, Conditional Access, RBAC, and identity lifecycle
Proven incident response, root cause analysis, and service restoration track record
Experience with ITIL-aligned operations, change control, and documentation
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Comparable experience substitutes for degree
Preferred
Experience with Valimail
Familiarity with DLP frameworks, sensitivity labeling, and regulatory controls (HIPAA, SOX, GDPR as applicable)
Scripting beyond PowerShell (e.g., Graph API, Python, Json automation pipelines)
Knowledge of mail deliverability, IP reputation, and anti-abuse ecosystems
Familiarity with Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, and Grafana for observability
Benefits
Medical and dental care benefits
401k
PTO
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Company
Public Consulting Group
Public Consulting Group is a consulting company offering management consulting services to public sector organizations and entities.
Funding
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