Microsoft Exchange Engineer (Microsoft Places Engineer)

Our client is seeking a Microsoft Exchange Engineer (Microsoft Places Engineer) for a contract scenario.

Position Summary The Microsoft Places Engineer supports the implementation, administration, and ongoing operation of Microsoft Places and related Microsoft 365 workplace technologies. This role is responsible for configuring workplace resources, maintaining location hierarchies, supporting room and desk booking solutions, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with automation and reporting activities. The engineer works closely with Microsoft 365 administrators, workplace technology teams, facilities teams, and business stakeholders to support a reliable and accurate workplace experience.

Pay Rate: Up to $42.50 - $45.00 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Places buildings, floors, rooms, workspaces, desk pools, and individual desks.
• Maintain location metadata, maps, tags, labels, and workplace attributes.
• Support onboarding of new buildings, rooms, and workplace resources into Microsoft Places.
• Administer Exchange Online resource mailboxes, room mailboxes, workspace mailboxes, booking policies, and scheduling settings.
• Support Microsoft Places integration with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Teams Rooms, and Exchange Online.
• Troubleshoot booking, scheduling, and workplace experience issues.
• Perform data validation, inventory reviews, and configuration audits.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for reporting, automation, and bulk updates.
• Support testing, pilot activities, and production deployments of new Places features.
• Create operational documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles.
• Monitor service health and assist with incident and problem resolution.

Required Technical Skills

• Degree in Computer Science
• 1+ years of overall IT experience as a Microsoft Exchange Engineer
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to be onsite fulltime in Pleasanton or Corona, CA

Microsoft Places

• Buildings, Floors, Sections, Rooms, Workspaces, and Desks
• Places Finder
• Workplace Presence
• Places Administration Portal
• Places Analytics

Exchange Online

• Resource Mailboxes
• Room Mailboxes
• Workspace Mailboxes
• Booking Policies
• Calendar Processing
• Room Lists
• PowerShell Administration

Microsoft Teams

• Teams Client Administration
• Teams Integration with Places
• Teams Rooms Fundamentals
• Presence and Attendance Features

Microsoft Entra ID

• Security Groups
• Role Assignments
• Administrative Permissions
• Application Registration Fundamentals

Automation & Reporting

• PowerShell
• Microsoft Graph Fundamentals
• Data Validation
• Reporting and Inventory Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience administering Exchange Online resource mailboxes.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of workplace technologies, facilities systems, or space management platforms.
• Microsoft 365 or Teams Administrator certifications preferred.

Success Indicators

• Accurate Microsoft Places hierarchy and workplace data.
• Reliable room and desk booking experiences.
• Timely resolution of incidents and service requests.
• Successful completion of onboarding and migration activities.
• Increased operational efficiency through automation and scripting.
• Accurate reporting and inventory management.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.