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Role : M365 Migration Specialist
Location : Culvercity, CA
Pay Rate-50 / hr on w2, or 55 / hr c2c or 1099
Job Title : M365 Tenant Migration Specialist
Job Description :
We are seeking a skilled M365 Tenant Migration Specialist responsible for overseeing, designing, and implementing tenant-to-tenant migration solutions while ensuring compliance with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) standards of the M365 platform. This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless and secure migration processes that align with global security policies.
Key Responsibilities :
Migration Planning and Execution :
Develop and execute comprehensive tenant-to-tenant migration strategies, including step-by-step approaches, timelines, and resource requirements.
Analyze the existing tenant environment and provide solutions for data transfer, application migration, and system configuration updates.
Ensure minimal disruption to business operations during migrations.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) :
Develop and maintain GRC strategies specific to M365 migrations, ensuring compliance with organizational and global standards.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with tenant migrations, including security, regulatory, and data privacy risks.
Provide guidance on post-migration compliance audits and assessments.
Design, Implementation, and Management :
Design, implement, and manage M365 services in accordance with global security policy requirements.
Ensure secure and efficient handling of sensitive data during migrations, adhering to best practices and compliance frameworks.
Manage the integration of collaboration tools, email services, and other M365 components into the target tenant.
Collaboration and Communication :
Partner with internal IT teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to coordinate seamless migration activities.
Act as a subject matter expert for tenant migrations, providing guidance and support to technical teams and end-users.
Document migration plans, processes, and lessons learned to optimize future migrations.
Qualifications and Skills :
Proven experience in M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, including planning, execution, and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks related to M365 environments.
Hands-on expertise in M365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
Familiarity with security policies, data protection standards, and global compliance requirements.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve migration challenges efficiently.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple migration projects simultaneously.
Effective communication skills to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications :
Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft 365 Certified : Enterprise Administrator Expert.
Experience with third-party migration tools (e.g., BitTitan, Quest, ShareGate).
Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation for M365 tasks.
Familiarity with hybrid and cloud-based M365 environments.
