Office 365 Engineer

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Cary, NC
Hybrid
85K-105K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
At MetLife, we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.
The Role
The Office 365 Engineer oversees Microsoft Office 365, Exchange infrastructure, provides support, monitors systems, and enhances operational procedures in a global environment.
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Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
The Exchange engineer will be responsible for the implementation and support of Microsoft Office 365, Exchange On-premise, and Resource Scheduler, and will work with other engineering teams to facilitate the growth of messaging capabilities within MetLife. The Exchange engineer will ensure the reliability and security of globally distributed messaging services.
This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a large, diverse technical environment, supporting more than 90,000 mailboxes and 20+ Office 365 tenants globally. As part of the Messaging Team, you will be at the forefront of enterprise-scale innovation and collaboration. With an emphasis on governance, security, and performance, this role empowers you to make a tangible impact on how MetLife communicates and operates globally.
Success in this role requires hands-on messaging experience and proficiency in Active Directory, networking, DNS, and email security. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering and regional teams in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for Microsoft Office 365 and Exchange on-premise in multi-site, multi-tenant, multi-domain, and global messaging environments
  • Provide day-to-day monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of e-mail infrastructure
  • Automation through PowerShell scripting
  • Identify and streamline existing processes
  • Monitor and respond to issues or user service requests reported by the Service Desk, and create and resolve problem tickets
  • Enhance procedures for routine Exchange server maintenance/operations tasks
  • Troubleshoot issues, working in collaboration with other relevant IT areas and vendor support towards a quick and effective resolution

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
  • 2+ years of enterprise messaging leveraging Microsoft technologies
  • 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office 365 and/or Exchange Hybrid
  • Ability to provide 2nd/3rd level support
  • Experience in large-scale messaging environments
  • Excellent written, communication, and analytical skills
  • Customer service orientation and strong teamwork mindset

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science (or related discipline)
  • Knowledge of Azure Databricks & OpenBlue Employee Resource Scheduler
  • 2+ years of work experience in Microsoft Exchange, Email Security, DNS, and Active Directory
  • 2+ years of work experience with scripting with PowerShell, VB, .net or scripting for Identity Management/Directory Sync.
  • Experience with Proofpoint and/or Cisco Email Security perimeter security appliances is a plus
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Exchange Office

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$85,000 - $105,000
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Top Skills

Active Directory
Azure Databricks
Dns
Email Security
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Office 365
Openblue Employee Resource Scheduler
Powershell
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HQ: New York, NY
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Year Founded: 1868

What We Do

We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years.

At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities.

Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.

Why Work With Us

At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.

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