Migration Specialist

ProArch; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

ProArch is seeking a highly skilled Tenant-to-Tenant Migration Specialist (Quest-certified) to lead and execute Microsoft 365 migrations. This contract role focuses on secure, low-impact transitions for end users and business operations, employing Quest migration tools and best practices.

The role requires hands-on experience with Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Teams, plus strong planning, validation, and risk management capabilities in a 1099 contractor capacity.

Qualifications

• Active Quest certification (required).
• Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Strong experience migrating Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture, identity, and coexistence models.
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, including Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams.
• Design migration approaches that minimize business disruption while maintaining security and compliance.
• Perform migration planning, assessments, coexistence setup, and post-migration validation.
• Develop migration runbooks, schedules, and cutover plans.
• Conduct pre-migration readiness checks and post-migration validation.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies and resolve migration issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders; provide concise technical documentation, status updates, and transition materials.

Skills

Quest certification

M365 migrations

Exchange Online

OneDrive

SharePoint Online

Teams migration

M365 architecture

Identity model

Coexistence models

Independent contractor

Quest migration tools

Tools

Quest migration tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Tenant-to-Tenant Migration Specialist who is a Quest-certified expert to support ongoing Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migration initiatives. This contractor role focuses on designing, executing, and supporting complex migrations using Quest migration tools, ensuring secure, efficient, and low-impact transitions for end users and business operations.

Key Responsibilities Tenant-to-Tenant Migration Delivery

• Lead and execute Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, including Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams
• Design migration approaches that minimize business disruption while maintaining security and compliance

Quest Tool Expertise

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Quest tenant migration tools
• Perform migration planning, assessments, coexistence setup, and post-migration validation

Planning, Validation & Risk Management

• Develop migration runbooks, schedules, and cutover plans
• Conduct pre-migration readiness checks and post-migration validation
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies and resolve migration issues as they arise

Collaboration & Documentation

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders
• Provide concise technical documentation, status updates, and transition materials

Requirements Required Qualifications

• Active Quest certification (required)
• Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations
• Strong experience migrating Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams
• Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture, identity, and coexistence models
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Professional Services or Consulting environments
• Familiarity with hybrid identity models and phased migration strategies