Migration Specialist

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.