SharePoint Data Migration Specialist (Remote)

Storage Strategies, Inc. (SSI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company is seeking a temporary SharePoint Data Migration Specialist to support a project lasting up to 6 months. The candidate will be responsible for managing large-scale data transfers to SharePoint, ensuring data integrity, and validating permissions. A Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years’ experience in SharePoint administration are required. The role offers remote work within the United States, with a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $113,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in SharePoint administration.
• Experience executing large‑scale data migrations.
• DoD 8140 certification level for data management and infrastructure support.

Responsibilities

• Manage large‑scale data transfers to SharePoint repositories.
• Validate permissions and metadata schemas.
• Troubleshoot migration errors and maintain data integrity.

Skills

SharePoint administration

Data migration

PowerShell

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT)

Microsoft Migration Manager

Job description

SharePoint Data Migration Specialist (Remote)

Storage Strategies, Inc. (SSI) is seeking a temporary, full‑time SharePoint Data Migration Specialist to support a special project, expected to last up to 6 months. The successful candidate will plan, execute, and validate moving content from legacy sites to SharePoint, with a strong focus on data integrity and permission control.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end administration, planning and execution of large‑scale data transfers to designated SharePoint repositories, sites and workflows.
• Validate permissions, metadata schemas, and mapping structures to ensure continuity.
• Evaluate the legacy data structures to include lists, files, libraries, custom components and workflows.
• Identify and classify data for archiving, deletion, migration or disposition in accordance with records management and compliance requirements.
• Design and support configuration of the target SharePoint environment, including site architecture, information hierarchy, permissions and governance controls.
• Apply and validate retention labels, records management policies, and content lifecycle controls to ensure compliance with organizational, legal, and regulatory requirements during and after migration activities.
• Run test migrations executing the move to verify data integrity, performance, and to identify clean‑up areas.
• Perform troubleshooting to include resolution of errors, repair of broken links as a result of migration, and update to permissions.
• Provide post‑migration user support including development of training materials, user guides, and resolution of access or usability issues.
• Utilize migration tools and scripting (e.g., Microsoft Migration Manager, or equivalent) to support complex, multi‑layered data transfers.
• Use Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) / Migration Manager to manage file‑share data migrations, including pre‑migration assessments, incremental transfers, and post‑migration validation.
• Develop and deliver status reports covering migration progress, resource utilization, content inventories, identified discrepancies, and planned outages or downtime for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Clearance: Active Secret or ability to obtain.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience or demonstrated training/study in the field.
• DoD 8140 certification level for data management and infrastructure support.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in SharePoint administration and migrating content within SharePoint environments (SharePoint Online and/or SharePoint Server).
• Experience executing large‑scale data migration (terabyte‑size) including files, lists, libraries, metadata, permissions, and workflows.
• Understanding of SharePoint permissions models, inheritance, security groups and access control best practices.
• Proficiency with tools such as PowerShell, Purview, SharePoint Admin Center and Microsoft SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT).
• Excellent team skills, thoroughness, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own projects including communication to customers as well as work as part of a larger team managed by a project manager.
• Prior knowledge of Navy systems (NMCI / FlankSpeed), and protocols.
• MS 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102) and/or MS Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Preferred (SC-400) preferred.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Temporary
Location: Washington, DC (Remote)
Salary: $80,000.00‑$113,000.00 (4 months ago)