M365 Migration Engineer

Jolera; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Company perks and brand discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jolera is seeking a skilled Microsoft 365 Migration Engineer to lead complex migrations and document outcomes for clients in the Buffalo, NY area. You will drive projects from discovery to post-migration support, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and strong technical delivery.

The role requires deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Azure AD, and PowerShell, with a track record of successful tenant migrations and governance best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Microsoft 365 administration experience.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, document, and execute migration projects (G Workspace to M365).
• Lead Exchange On-premises to Exchange Online migrations.
• Manage M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Configure SharePoint Online and Teams environments.
• Lead client workshops and technical discovery sessions.
• Create migration design docs and runbooks.
• Implement risk mitigation and security practices.
• Provide post-migration support and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

M365 migrations

PowerShell scripting

Documentation

Client communication

Project management

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Azure AD

Hybrid configurations

Windows Server

Education

Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

BitTitan MigrationWiz

Quest Migration Tools

Native Microsoft Migration Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Who We Are

Jolera offers MSPs & IT solution providers next-generation managed services, enabling them to create world-class experiences for their clients. Your clients receive award-winning solutions built on over 20 years of experience servicing businesses worldwide. We’ve helped transform hundreds of MSPs & solution providers worldwide! With our collection of tenured experts, we provide an elevated managed service experience for a variety of clients. At Jolera, we treat each MSP partner with specialized care and uniquely organize our products for your individual business needs.

Who You Are

We are seeking a skilled Microsoft 365 Migration Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and documentation abilities. The ideal candidate will lead complex migration projects while maintaining clear communication channels with stakeholders and producing high-quality documentation. Projects include Google Workspace to M365 transitions, on-premises to cloud infrastructure migrations, and M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations.

This position requires availability to work 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time to meet client obligations.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, document, and execute various types of migration projects:


• Google Workspace to Microsoft 365


• Exchange On-premises to Exchange Online


• M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations


• SharePoint On-premises to SharePoint Online


• Lead client workshops and technical discovery sessions


• Conduct detailed technical assessments and present findings to stakeholders


• Create comprehensive migration documentation, including:


• Technical design documents


• Migration runbooks


• Risk mitigation plans


• User communication templates


• Knowledge transfer documentation


• Develop and implement migration strategies with minimal operational impact


• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout project lifecycle


• Conduct effective status meetings and progress reviews


• Manage environment coexistence during migrations


• Configure and optimize Microsoft 365 environments


• Implement security and governance best practices


• Provide post-migration support and knowledge transfer

Qualification (Must Have)

• Minimum 5 years of Microsoft 365 administration experience


• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert certification

Proven experience in:

• Exchange migrations (On-premises and online)


• M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations


• Active Directory and Azure AD


• SharePoint Online and On-premises

Deep knowledge of:

• Exchange Online and Exchange Server


• Microsoft Teams


• OneDrive for Business


• Azure AD Connect


• Hybrid Configurations

Experience with migration tools:

• BitTitan MigrationWiz


• Quest Migration Tools


• Native Microsoft Migration Tools


• PowerShell proficiency for automation


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English


• Strong technical documentation experience

Qualification (Nice to Have)

• Certifications:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate


• Azure Solutions Architect Expert


• Google Workspace Administrator

Experience with:

• Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager


• Microsoft Information Protection and Governance


• Azure Information Protection


• Exchange Load Balancing


• Database Availability Groups (DAG)

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft FastTrack Methodologies


• Cloud Security and Compliance


• Advanced PowerShell and automation


• Project management experience


• Experience in creating client-facing documentation


• Previous consulting experience

Critical Personal Skills:

• Outstanding interpersonal and client communication abilities


• Excellence in technical writing and documentation


• Strong presentation and workshop facilitation skills


• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences


• Professional and confident client-facing demeanor


• Proven stakeholder management experience


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Proactivity and autonomy


• Quality and detail-oriented mindset


• Experience in managing client expectations and delivering difficult messages professionally

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package & benefits package


• Company Perks, and various brand discounts


• Company events, recognitions, and celebrations


• Career development and growth opportunity.

At Jolera, we are committed to creating a diverse, equal and inclusive. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent while embracing diversity in all its forms. We value and respect differences in ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law