Exchange Online Hybrid Engineer (Active Directory)

Location: London, Greater London, England; onsite work required 3 days per week in north London

Salary: £350–£385 per day

Company

hirify.global operates in the financial services sector and recruits for IT and digital infrastructure roles.

What you will do

• Design, deploy, and maintain Exchange Online hybrid configurations connecting on-premises Exchange with Microsoft 365.
• Lead mailbox migrations, coexistence planning, and cutover or staged migration activities.
• Manage Exchange Online policies, transport rules, connectors, and security configurations.
• Troubleshoot complex mail flow, directory synchronization, and hybrid connectivity issues.
• Collaborate with security and identity teams on Azure AD, Entra ID, and Active Directory integration.
• Produce technical documentation, best practices, and operational guidance.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Exchange hybrid setup, including Hybrid Configuration Wizard and hybrid mail flow.
• Solid understanding of Exchange Server 2016/2019 and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience with Azure AD Connect, identity synchronization, and authentication models.
• PowerShell scripting experience for automation and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with email security tools such as Defender for Office 365, Mimecast, or Proofpoint.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 governance and compliance.
• Familiarity with broader cloud infrastructure, including Azure and Intune.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract engagement with hybrid working.
• Onsite presence is required three days per week in north London.

Hiring process

• Send a CV to discuss the role in more detail.