Senior Messaging Engineer - 3rd line - Exchange/Email Security

  • Coltech Recruitment
  • Jan 15, 2026
Contractor I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Messaging Engineer - 3rd line - Exchange / Email Security
Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in London or Leeds
Salary/Rate: Up to 250/day INSIDE IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: 9 month contract - very likely to extend
Company: Financial Services/Banking client

We are hiring for an SC Cleared Senior Messaging Engineer with strong third-line support experience, deep expertise in Exchange / email security, and the ability to design, improve, and stabilize complex messaging environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement, support, and enhance enterprise messaging and email security solutions
  • Provide third-line support for messaging-related incidents and escalations
  • Manage and improve Exchange Online and Exchange Hybrid environments
  • Support and administer secure email gateways and encryption technologies
  • Troubleshoot complex messaging issues and drive root-cause resolution
  • Lead and contribute to initiatives aimed at simplifying and modernising email estates
  • Mentor junior engineers and support first- and second-line teams
  • Produce clear technical and user documentation
  • Work across multiple workstreams, balancing competing priorities and deadlines

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience with Exchange Online and Exchange Hybrid
  • Proven background supporting secure enterprise messaging in complex environments
  • Hands-on experience with email security gateways and encryption technologies
  • Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience mentoring and knowledge-sharing with wider support teams

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with Mimecast and/or Clearswift
  • Knowledge of email DNS and authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX records)
  • Experience with email encryption (PGP, TLS, PME)
  • Exposure to email journaling and archiving solutions (e.g. Enterprise Vault)
  • Experience migrating complex messaging environments to Exchange Online
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery and sprint-based working
  • Knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change)


Apply now for immediate consideration