Enterprise M365 & AD Migration Architect

Cognizant; Missouri; Remote; USD 163,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced M365 Domain Migration Architect to lead enterprise-scale Active Directory and Microsoft 365 migration initiatives. You will design and execute domain migration strategies, enable hybrid identity, and modernize workplace technology across large environments while collaborating with infrastructure, security, and application teams.

This remote role, open to qualified applicants in Saint Louis, MO, offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Microsoft infrastructure and enterprise migration engagements.
• Expertise in Active Directory architecture, administration, and domain migrations.
• Strong knowledge of Hybrid Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure IAM, and SSO implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Quest Migration Manager and Quest ODM.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Active Directory forest and domain migration strategies for large enterprise environments.
• Assess, rationalize, and migrate GPOs, OUs, trusts, DNS, and AD services.
• Develop migration and coexistence architectures, including cutover, rollback, remediation, and pilot deployment plans.
• Manage identity migration activities involving SID History, Kerberos, NTLM, SPNs, service accounts, and authentication services.
• Integrate and support Hybrid Identity solutions using AD and Entra ID.
• Develop PowerShell automation scripts to streamline migration activities and operations.
• Lead workplace technology migrations including SCCM/Intune deployment, Autopilot configuration, imaging, packaging, patching, distribution tools.
• Drive M365 migration initiatives involving Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and telephony/video solutions.
• Implement and support IAM solutions, including SSO integrations and Azure-based identity services.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Microsoft certifications related to Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Security, or Enterprise Administration

Tools

Quest Migration Manager

Quest ODM

PowerShell

SCCM

Intune

Autopilot

Azure Virtual Desktop

Imaging

Packaging

Endpoint management

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Cloud Apps

DLP

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced M365 Domain Migration Architect to lead enterprise-scale Active Directory and Microsoft 365 migration initiatives. You will design and execute domain migration strategies, enable hybrid identity, and modernize workplace technology across large environments while collaborating with infrastructure, security, and application teams.

This remote role, open to qualified applicants in Saint Louis, MO, offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary.