Role: Cloud Migration & Integration Engineer
Duration: Long Term
Location: Remote - EST/ CST
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT integration contractor to assist in the technical planning and execution of a significant corporate acquisition. This is a cross-platform integration project requiring deep expertise in both Google Workspace/Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Office 365 ecosystems. Your role will be to help build plans to bridge two distinct technology stacks, develop a comprehensive migration strategy, and execute a seamless integration of collaboration tools and identity management systems.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment & Planning
- In coordination with IT staff, conduct comprehensive audit of both organizations' current technology environments, including infrastructure, applications, data locations, and compliance requirements
- Document all Google Workspace configurations
- Assess Office 365 tenant architecture and integration points in the acquiring organization
- Identify all data sources, file repositories, email archives, and collaboration spaces that require integration or migration
- Map user roles, permissions, and access patterns across both organizations
Migration Strategy Development
- Develop a phased migration roadmap that addresses email consolidation, file storage integration, identity management, and compute infrastructure
- Evaluate options for handling Google Workspace services: selective migration to Office 365, coexistence, or hybrid approach
- Create detailed technical specifications for identity federation, SSO, and cross-platform authentication
- Develop rollback plans and risk mitigation strategies
Integration Execution
- Configure and test email routing, coexistence, and eventual consolidation between Exchange Online and Google Workspace
- Design and implement file migration strategy between Google Drive and OneDrive/SharePoint
- Establish directory synchronization and identity management across both platforms (Azure AD, Google Cloud Directory)
- Configure collaborative scenarios where users from both platforms need to work together
Project Management & Communication
- Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and escalation management
- Create documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for the integrated environment
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and training for both IT teams on unfamiliar platforms
Knowledge Transfer & Training
- Educate Fitch's IT team on Google Workspace and GCP architecture and administration
- Educate acquired organization's IT team on Office 365 and Azure infrastructure
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud services experience
- Deep expertise with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Groups, Meet, Calendar) including advanced administration and configuration
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem (Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Azure AD)
- Demonstrated experience with email migration projects (Gmail to Exchange Online or vice versa)
- Experience with cloud identity and access management (IAM) across multiple platforms
- Understanding of hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategies
- Experience with enterprise acquisitions or large-scale technology integrations
- Familiarity with compliance and data governance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, etc.)
- Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent GCP certifications
- Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect)
- Google Workspace Administrator certification
- Experience with third-party integration and migration tools (ShareGate preferred)
- Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and/or Google Apps Script for automation
- Track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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