Microsoft M365 Migration Architect

Job Title: Microsoft M365 Migration Architect
Location: 100% Remote (USA)
Employment Type: Contract
Visa Status :: USC

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft M365 Migration Architect to lead and design enterprise-wide migrations to Microsoft 365 cloud services. This role requires a true architect with hands-on experience designing and executing large-scale migration programs across complex enterprise environments.
Candidates must have genuine architecture-level experience, not just administration or support experience.
Required Skills & Experience:
Proven experience designing and leading migrations from on-premises environments (Microsoft Exchange Server, file servers, and legacy collaboration platforms) to Microsoft 365.
Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 tenant architecture, licensing, identity management, and hybrid cloud design using Microsoft Entra ID.
Extensive experience migrating and implementing:
Exchange Online
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft SharePoint Online
Microsoft OneDrive
Ability to develop comprehensive migration strategies, including discovery, assessment, dependency mapping, coexistence, cutover planning, rollback strategies, and post-migration support.
Deep understanding of Microsoft security and compliance capabilities, including Governance, DLP, Retention Policies, eDiscovery, and Zero Trust architecture.
Strong hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API automation.
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 migration programs across large organizations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of overall IT experience with significant experience as an M365 Architect.
Experience leading enterprise cloud transformation and migration initiatives.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
If you are a genuine Microsoft 365 Architect with proven enterprise migration experience, we would love to connect with you.