Enterprise Messaging, Identity & Security Consultant

Company Description

Vichara is a Financial Services focused products and services firm headquartered in NY and building systems for some of the largest i-banks and hedge funds in the world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Office 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).

• Manage and monitor email flow, including hybrid configurations, mail routing, spam filtering, and delivery troubleshooting.

• Administer and support on-premises and Azure Active Directory, including replication, GPOs, OU structure, and hybrid sync.

• Lead and implement security hardening initiatives for O365 and AD environments, including MFA, conditional access, and security baselines.

• Proactively identify risks and performance bottlenecks; recommend and execute strategic improvements.

• Document existing configurations, workflows, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer.

• Collaborate closely with internal IT and business stakeholders to minimize operational impact during the transition.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years in enterprise IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years hands-on in Office 365 and AD in complex environments.

• Proven track record in email flow design and troubleshooting across hybrid and cloud setups.

• Expertise in O365 and AD security hardening, compliance, and identity management.

• Strong understanding of PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.

• Experience in high-stakes, sensitive IT transitions where business continuity is critical.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to document and transfer knowledge effectively.

• Prior experience at top-tier consulting firms  or equivalent client-facing consulting roles preferred.

Additional Information

Compensation -   $180,000 pa  

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Life insurance