Apptad Migration Specialist at Apptad Inc

Role: Migration Specialist 6 Months Cleveland OH Migration Specialist Microsoft 365 Entra ID & Active Directory (M&A) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead to drive the migration and integration of Microsoft 365 services Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and Active Directory environments during Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activities. This role is critical to ensuring seamless collaboration identity management and service continuity across newly acquired entities and existing infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Migration & Integration Strategy - Lead technical planning and execution of Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations. - Design and implement Entra ID (Azure AD) integration strategies including domain consolidation identity synchronization and conditional access policies. - Oversee Active Directory forest/domain migrations and trust relationships. - Collaborate with security compliance and legal teams to ensure governance alignment. Technical Execution - Perform detailed assessments of source and target environments. - Inventory existing AD forests domains OU structures GPOs and schema versions. - Identify overlapping UPNs SIDHistory and domain naming conflicts. - Configure forest-level or domain-level trust (two-way transitive or non-transitive) between source and target AD environments. - Configure and manage migration tools (e.g. Quest Sharegate BitTitan Microsoft Cross-Tenant tools). - Ensure coexistence and interoperability of Exchange Online Teams SharePoint OneDrive and other M365 services. - Implement hybrid identity models and manage synchronization via Entra Connect. - Migrate M365 objects (Mailbox Groups etc.) and associated data over to the target Tenant. Project Leadership - Act as technical SME in cross-functional M&A integration teams. - Develop and maintain migration runbooks rollback plans and post-migration validation checklists. - Provide technical guidance to internal teams and external partners. - Track and report progress risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders. Security & Compliance - Ensure secure identity federation and access control during transitions. - Align migration activities with Zero Trust principles and customers security policies. - Support data residency retention and compliance requirements across regions. User Experience & Adoption - Minimize user disruption through effective change management and communication. - Support post-migration troubleshooting and service optimization. - Collaborate with adoption teams to onboard users to new environments. Required Qualifications - 8 years of experience in Microsoft 365 Entra ID and Active Directory environments. - Proven experience in M&A migration projects involving Microsoft cloud services. - Deep understanding of identity management authentication protocols and hybrid environments. - Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting and automation. - Familiarity with Microsoft Purview Defender and compliance solutions. Preferred Skills - Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or equivalent. - Experience with Entra ID Governance Identity Protection and Lifecycle Workflows. - Knowledge of manufacturing industry IT environments and operational constraints. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Work Environment - Global collaboration across time zones. - Fast-paced dynamic and transformation-focused IT landscape. Key Skills Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1