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The Microsoft Exchange and Teams Engineer will work on our Infrastructure Services Team to support Plante Moran’s internal communications solutions, including Microsoft Exchange Online, email security, Microsoft Teams, voice services, video conferencing, and other communications solutions. We are seeking a candidate that is passionate about IT, has a strong customer service focus, enjoys identifying and evaluating emerging technologies, and has a desire to work on impactful unified communications technology projects.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Responsible for designing, administering, and establishing system standards for messaging and communication team solutions including, but not limited to:
- Microsoft Exchange Online, and email security
- Microsoft Teams, with a focus on Unified Communications (Chat, Video, Voice, and Meetings)
- Voice, Video Conferencing, and Fax services
Lead infrastructure and security related projects from idea generation to implementation, including selection, recommendation, design, testing, and implementation of various solutions.
Provide support, analysis, and remediation on escalated support incidents from our help desk on Microsoft Exchange Online, Outlook, Email Security (Phishing, Malware, SPAM), Microsoft Teams (including voice), telecommunications services, video conferencing, and other communications solutions.
Perform solution administration tasks, including reviewing and monitoring event logs/performance KPIs and baselines.
Create and maintain accurate technical documentation.
Manage and maintain positive working relationships with vendors.
Develop and test disaster recovery, incident response, and business continuity plans. Capacity planning and yearly budgeting.
As-needed participation in after-hours maintenance windows to update, change, and install various systems.
Occasional participation in the On-Call Rotation.

The qualifications.

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, or related major is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience designing, implementing and maintaining Microsoft Exchange Online and email security solutions.
Working experience with eDiscovery, Litigation Hold, and compliance processes.
Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
Knowledge of external email routing and configuration including MX records, SPF, DMARC, DKIM, etc.
Entra ID and familiarity with the Microsoft 365 / M365 suite of solutions.
This position may require occasional travel.
Knowledge of the following is not required, but will help you stand out:
- Microsoft Teams (Focus on Unified Communications - Chat, Meetings, Video, Voice, e911)
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and familiarity with Quality of Service - QoS
- Microsoft Teams Room Systems and video conferencing room solutions
- Microsoft 365 Copilot

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.  

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.   

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO, IL, or MA. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range for their position, as compensation decisions are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer market-based starting salaries that are consistent across individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in IL, MA or CO is: $92,500.00 - $120,000.00

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