How to hire a senior messaging engineer

How to hire a senior messaging engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior messaging engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior messaging engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior messaging engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your senior messaging engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a senior messaging engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a senior messaging engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a senior messaging engineer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of senior messaging engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Senior Messaging Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Messaging Engineer	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$36-70
   Information Technology Administrator	An Information Technology (IT) administrator is a professional responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of an organization's IT systems and ensuring that the systems are running effectively. IT administrators must conduct consistent analyses of the computer system and install updates when needed... Show more	$24-50
   Administrator	Administrators are administrative professionals who oversee the whole office or department. They manage office activities and supervise administrative functions in the office... Show more	$22-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PowerShell
   • Skype
   • O365
   • Azure
   • Microsoft Exchange
   • Windows Server
   • Troubleshoot
   • LDAP
   • DNS
   • Technical Support
   • DHCP
   • Exchange Environment
   • VMware
   • Mobile Device Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the integration of new servers, encryption processes/systems, tools, and applications to lower messaging violations.
   • Manage SAN using EMC and Hitachi disk array and present storage LUNs upon request or make available for applicable business units.
   • Manage multiple enterprise Compellent San systems.
   • Design PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks and administration of the messaging environment.
   • Manage firm-wide storage operations including LUN provisioning, HBA installations, LUN migrations/expansions, monitoring, and storage relate incident resolution.
   • Create Sharepoint sites for team discussion.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior messaging engineer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A senior messaging engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a senior messaging engineer in Virginia may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level senior messaging engineer usually earns less than a senior-level senior messaging engineer. Additionally, a senior messaging engineer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average senior messaging engineer salary

   $105,406yearly

   $50.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior messaging engineer salary

   $75,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average senior messaging engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$150,012	$72
   2	California	$147,292	$71
   3	Oregon	$122,148	$59
   4	New York	$119,408	$57
   5	New Jersey	$119,313	$57
   6	Minnesota	$117,089	$56
   7	North Carolina	$106,336	$51
   8	Pennsylvania	$106,173	$51
   9	Delaware	$105,931	$51
   10	Arizona	$105,255	$51
   11	Maryland	$101,954	$49
   12	Massachusetts	$101,513	$49
   13	Illinois	$100,076	$48
   14	Georgia	$99,687	$48
   15	District of Columbia	$94,038	$45
   16	Iowa	$93,752	$45
   17	Connecticut	$93,537	$45
   18	Florida	$90,876	$44
   19	Texas	$90,489	$44
   20	Colorado	$90,181	$43

   Average senior messaging engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Dimensional Fund Advisors	$144,040	$69.25	5
   2	Bed Bath & Beyond	$136,067	$65.42
   3	Barclays	$133,901	$64.38	1
   4	VMware	$130,084	$62.54
   5	RSM US	$122,343	$58.82	3
   6	Invesco	$120,715	$58.04
   7	Randstad North America, Inc.	$111,759	$53.73	6
   8	Vanguard Services	$105,772	$50.85	21
   9	MedAvante-ProPhase	$105,430	$50.69
   10	Motion Recruitment	$103,509	$49.76	22
   11	Audacy	$103,484	$49.75
   12	T-Mobile	$103,470	$49.75	3
   13	Recruit	$103,439	$49.73	2
   14	CACI International	$103,390	$49.71	210
   15	Broadridge	$103,271	$49.65	61
   16	Allegis Group	$101,785	$48.94
   17	Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America - Central Ohio Agency	$100,848	$48.48
   18	Robert Half	$99,421	$47.80	67
   19	Mobivity	$99,033	$47.61
   20	Fidelity Investments	$98,481	$47.35	8

4. Writing a senior messaging engineer job description

   A good senior messaging engineer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a senior messaging engineer job description:

   Senior messaging engineer job description example

   Core administration/escalation support for messaging services focused mainly on Cisco IronPort and Microsoft EOP/ATP in a globally distributed O365 cloud environment - Working with other engineers and Operations staff to test implement and transition new services or upgrades to existing core email security services focused on Cisco IronPort Exchange and the O365 space - Incident and problem management ongoing operational excellence of environments infrastructure consolidation/expansion
   
   Technical Skills- MS Exchange Server O365 Messaging - MS Exchange Cisco Ironport Email Security MS Exchange Online Protect
   Roles & Responsibilities
   
   Experience 6to10yrs
   
   Required Skills Technical Skills- MS Exchange Server O365 Messaging - MS Exchange Cisco Ironport Email Security MS Exchange Online Protect Domain Skills
   
   Roles & Responsibilities
   
   Core administration/escalation support for messaging services focused mainly on Cisco IronPort and Microsoft EOP/ATP in a globally distributed O365 cloud environment - Working with other engineers and Operations staff to test implement and transition new services or upgrades to existing core email security services focused on Cisco IronPort Exchange and the O365 space - Incident and problem management ongoing operational excellence of environments infrastructure consolidation/expansion and release/patch management including developing/carrying out production support procedures including business continuity and disaster recovery procedures
   
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   **Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.
   
   Qualifications
   Technical Skills
   SNo Primary Skill Proficiency Level * Rqrd./Dsrd. 1 MS Exchange Online Protect PL1 Required 2 Cisco Ironport Email Security PL1 Required 3 O365 PL1 Required 4 MS Exchange Server PL1 Required 5 Messaging - MS Exchange PL1 Required
   
   * Proficiency Legends
   Proficiency Level Generic Reference PL1 The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels. PL2 The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects. PL3 The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects. PL4 The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find senior messaging engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior messaging engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit senior messaging engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior messaging engineers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with senior messaging engineer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior messaging engineer

   Once you've found the senior messaging engineer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior messaging engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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