Job Description
SMTP Messaging Infrastructure ConsultantLocation: RemoteRate: £500 per day | Outside IR35Length: 6-Week ContractWe're currently seeking an experienced SMTP Messaging Infrastructure Consultant to undertake a specialist assessment of a large-scale enterprise email environment.This is a short-term consultancy engagement focused on reviewing an organisation's SMTP backbone infrastructure from an outside-in perspective, assessing its alignment with industry best practices, security standards, resilience requirements, and operational effectiveness.The successful consultant will provide expert recommendations for improving the existing email architecture, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for optimisation.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess enterprise SMTP and email messaging infrastructure.Review email routing, relay services, gateways, and mail flow architecture.Evaluate existing configurations against industry standards and best practices.Review email security, hygiene, resilience, and operational effectiveness.Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.Produce recommendations and technical guidance for future-state improvements.Engage with technical stakeholders to understand the current environment and provide expert consultancy.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong background in enterprise email and messaging infrastructure.Extensive SMTP knowledge and experience.Hands-on experience with:SendmailPostfixEmail relay servicesStrong Linux administration skills, ideally Red Hat (RHEL).Experience with email gateway and email security platforms, including:Proofpoint (highly desirable)Cisco IronPort / Cisco Secure EmailStrong understanding of mail routing, relay configurations, email security, and email hygiene services.Experience conducting infrastructure reviews, assessments, or architecture evaluations.Desirable ExperienceTotemo / KiteworksSymantec Network PreventDNSLDAPECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ
SMTP Messaging Infrastructure Consultant in West Bromwich employer: ECS
ECS Resource Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a CyberArk Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a global managed service provider, enhancing your skills while contributing to significant telecom initiatives. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to work-life balance, ECS Resource Group ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered in their career journey.
