Project Engineer – Microsoft 365 & Cloud Migrations

Accountabilities: Lead Microsoft 365 migrations: Plan and execute Exchange Server-to-Exchange Online migrations, Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, and Google Workspace-to-Microsoft 365 transitions. Manage collaboration and file migrations: Migrate SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, and file shares to platforms such as SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Egnyte, and Box. Configure migration tools: Implement and operate migration solutions such as Quest On Demand Migration, AvePoint Fly, BitTitan, and ShareGate, selecting appropriate tools based on project requirements. Manage identity and infrastructure dependencies: Support Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, DNS, authentication, permissions, mail flow, and related infrastructure components throughout migration projects. Execute migration phases: Conduct technical discovery, pilot migrations, delta synchronization, cutovers, post-migration validation, and troubleshooting to ensure successful implementations. Resolve technical issues: Diagnose and address migration errors, identity conflicts, permission inconsistencies, endpoint transition issues, and other implementation challenges. Own project delivery: Manage assigned technical activities from planning through completion, coordinating with project managers on scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and priorities. Maintain project documentation: Record technical configurations, migration exceptions, project progress, time entries, outcomes, and operational handoff requirements. Support post-implementation activities: Assist with cutovers, validation, end-user support, and the transition of completed solutions to ongoing operations. Collaborate across technical disciplines: Apply working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, virtualization, and endpoint management to identify dependencies and support successful project delivery. Meet operational expectations: Maintain agreed billable utilization and be available for occasional travel, evening work, and weekend migrations when required. Requirements Professional experience: At least five years of relevant IT experience, including substantial hands-on Microsoft 365 administration and migration delivery. Microsoft 365 expertise: Demonstrated experience administering Exchange Online and executing Exchange Server migrations, Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, and collaboration platform transitions. Migration technologies: Practical experience with Quest On Demand Migration, AvePoint Fly, BitTitan, or ShareGate. Experience with Quest or AvePoint is particularly valued. Identity and access management: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory integration, identity synchronization, permissions, authentication, and mail flow dependencies. Collaboration and file platforms: Experience migrating Exchange, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, and file shares to modern cloud-based environments. Infrastructure knowledge: Working familiarity with Windows Server, DNS, firewall connectivity, Microsoft Intune, Azure fundamentals, hybrid identity, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and cloud file platforms. End-to-end project delivery: Proven ability to execute infrastructure projects, migrations, or upgrades from discovery and planning through deployment, troubleshooting, validation, and handoff in a client-facing or MSP environment. Technical problem-solving: Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues independently and collaborate effectively across infrastructure, networking, security, and cloud teams. Project coordination and communication: Ability to work with project managers, technical colleagues, and clients while maintaining accurate documentation, providing clear status updates, and managing delivery expectations. Adaptability and ownership: A proactive approach to problem-solving, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic service environment. Travel and schedule flexibility: Availability to travel for client projects approximately once per month and regularly work evenings or weekends to support scheduled migrations and infrastructure upgrades. Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States in accordance with applicable employment requirements. Benefits Competitive salary: Expected annual base salary of $85,000–$120,000 , depending on experience, skills, geographic location, and applicable requirements. Bonus opportunities: Eligibility for additional bonuses or incentive compensation, depending on position level and company plans. Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Health savings and spending accounts: Access to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Retirement planning: 401(k) retirement savings plan. Insurance coverage: Life insurance and disability insurance. Paid leave: Flexible vacation and sick days, holiday pay, and paid parental leave. Company holidays: Fourteen holidays annually, including a day off on your birthday. Wellness benefits: A $100 well-being allowance and additional health and wellness perks. Performance recognition: Spot bonuses for demonstrated excellence and strong contributions. Professional development: Learning opportunities and career development support. Team culture: Community and social events that encourage collaboration and connection. Remote flexibility: Work remotely from the United States, with flexibility designed to support professional responsibilities and personal priorities.