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Role: Migration SpecialistLocation: Cleveland, Ohio Migration Specialist – Microsoft 365, Entra ID & Active Directory (M&A)Role OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesMigration & 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 customer’s 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