M365 Engineer

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At Alcoa you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it every Alcoan is a work-shaper team-shaper idea-shaper & world-shaper.

As a part of the Core Enterprise Computing team the M365 Engineer role will focus on solutions engineering technical guidance and administration to support our Microsoft 365 and email platforms. These responsibilities will include overall M365 tenant administration Purview Microsoft Defender Exchange Online/Exchange Server SE Proofpoint Email Protection and Proofpoint Secure Email Relay.

About the Role:

• Implement solutions to support our Exchange Online environment in addition to on-premises mail attribute management with Exchange Server SE.

• Provide support for our secure email gateway solution Proofpoint Email Protection collaborating closely with the cyber security and operations teams to maintain daily activities.

• Maintain and optimize our internal SMTP relaying utilizing Proofpoint Secure Email Relay.

• Administer M365 tenant settings and collaborate with both IT and other business areas for product integrations.

• Support Microsoft Purview solutions such as Data Loss Prevention Sensitivity Labels Retention Policies Records Management and aid in expanding adoption of additional components.

• Support Microsoft Defender solutions such as Email policies and rules Cloud Apps and broaden our use of additional components.

• Support the implementation of other 3rd party data security tools.

• Provide tier three support to aid in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for M365 and email-related issues.

• Utilize PowerShell for settings changes reporting and automation.

• Document configurations procedures and best practices.

• Monitor Microsoft Message Center and product roadmaps for relevant features and changes.

• Communicate project status to customers and update project tracking tool regularly.

• Directory services: Active Directory Entra ID.

What you can bring to this role:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5 years of experience managing systems in an enterprise IT environment.

• 13 years of experience working with Microsoft 365 technologies Exchange Online Exchange Server and email gateway solutions preferably in a corporate or enterprise environment.

• Experience with scripting in PowerShell

• Proven ability to work successfully with limited supervision and learn new IT skills and concepts quickly.

• Detail oriented with outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Knowledge of email authentication technologies SPF/DKIM/DMARC.

• Experience using Microsoft Purview & Defender or equivalent compliance governance and security tools.

• Excellent writing and communication skills with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees contractors managers 3rd parties and customers as needed

• Strong IT troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with using SMTP relaying for app and system generated messages.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages including pay-for performance variable pay recognition and rewards programs and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)

• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA

• 401(k) employer match up to 6% additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period) and a non-qualified deferred compensation plan

• 12 paid holidays per year.

• 15 days of paid vacation (pro-rated from hire date).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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About the Location

Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh allows employees to experience firsthand whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organizations highest-level executives the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office Pittsburgh itself is one of the countrys most livable and affordable cities combining the city feel with small town charm.

We are values led vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real commitments to Inclusion Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe respectful and inclusive of all individuals free from discrimination bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a persons gender age race ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity religion nation of origin disability veteran status language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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