Senior Microsoft 365 Data Migration Specialist

DFP Recruitment; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Data Migration Specialist to support a large-scale transformation program within a government environment. You will configure, administer and support the technology used to undertake complex data migrations to Microsoft 365.

This senior technical role requires coordinating migration activities, establishing repeatable processes and troubleshooting issues to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with ShareGate, SharePoint Migration Manager or similar enterprise migration tools.
• Strong technical knowledge of SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale or enterprise data migrations.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capability.
• Knowledge of NTFS, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 permissions and access controls.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, user/group management and permission mapping.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, project staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Configure and utilise enterprise migration tools such as ShareGate, SharePoint Migration Manager or similar technologies.
• Migrate data from on-premises file shares and file servers to Microsoft 365.
• Undertake pre-migration assessments covering data quality, permissions, path lengths and unsupported files.
• Plan and coordinate migration waves and migration batches.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine administration and migration activities.
• Use Microsoft Graph, APIs and automation techniques relevant to Microsoft 365 migrations.
• Perform migration validation, reconciliation and data integrity checks.
• Diagnose and resolve migration failures, permission issues and data exceptions.
• Produce migration reports, dashboards and status updates.
• Develop technical documentation, procedures, knowledge articles and support materials.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Automation

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Tools

ShareGate

SharePoint Migration Manager

Microsoft Graph

APIs

Power BI

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Data Migration Specialist to support a large-scale transformation program within a government environment. You will configure, administer and support the technology used to undertake complex data migrations to Microsoft 365.

This senior technical role requires coordinating migration activities, establishing repeatable processes and troubleshooting issues to ensure successful outcomes.