Remote M365 Domain Migration Architect & Hybrid Identity

Cognizant

Little Rock (AR)

Remote

USD 163,000 - 185,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an M365 Domain Migration Architect to lead enterprise-scale Active Directory and Microsoft 365 migration initiatives. You will design and execute domain migration strategies, hybrid identity integrations, M365 transformations, and workplace technology modernization programs.

You will collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure seamless migrations with minimal business disruption.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in Microsoft infrastructure and enterprise migration engagements.
Extensive expertise in Active Directory architecture, administration, and domain migrations.
Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale Microsoft 365 migration and transformation programs.
Strong knowledge of AD DS, DNS, Sites and Services, trusts, Group Policy, and OU design.
Experience with Hybrid Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure IAM, and SSO implementations.
Hands-on expertise with Quest Migration Manager and Quest ODM for Active Directory.
Experience automating migration and operational activities using PowerShell.
Strong understanding of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Teams migrations.
Experience with SCCM, Intune, Autopilot, Azure Virtual Desktop, imaging, packaging, and endpoint management solutions.
Knowledge of Defender technologies including Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud Apps.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, planning, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Design and execute Active Directory forest and domain migration strategies for large environments.
Assess and migrate GPOs, OUs, trusts, DNS, and AD services.
Develop migration architectures including cutover, rollback, and pilot plans.
Manage identity migration activities including SID History, Kerberos and SSO.
Integrate Hybrid Identity using Entra ID and Azure IAM.
Utilize Quest tools for AD migrations.
Develop PowerShell automation to streamline migrations and operations.
Lead migration waves and application/server dependency assessments.
Drive M365 migrations including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams.
Ensure IAM security with Defender and Purview policies.