SharePoint Online Migration Specialist

Overview : We are seeking an experienced SharePoint Online Migration Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SharePoint Online migrations, with expertise in using ShareGate, PowerShell, PowerApps, and Automate platforms.

This role also involves supporting server platforms, ensuring system integrity, developing requirements based on consultations, and administrating large SharePoint server farms.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan and Execute Migrations : Lead the migration of content from on-premises SharePoint environments to SharePoint Online using ShareGate, PowerShell, and other tools.
• Pre-Migration Assessment : Conduct thorough assessments of existing SharePoint environments, identifying potential challenges, and developing comprehensive migration strategies.
• Automation with PowerShell : Develop and execute PowerShell scripts to automate migration tasks, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency.
• Configuration and Customization : Configure SharePoint Online environments to meet business requirements, including permissions, site structures, and integrations.
• PowerApps and Automate : Design, develop, and maintain custom business solutions using PowerApps and Automate, integrating with SharePoint Online.
• Requirement Definition : Define requirements and technical specifications based on consultations with stakeholders, scheduling bug fixes / defects with development resources, and working with management to prioritize enhancement requests for the platform.
• Testing and Stability : Support system testing and performance testing of the platform on a regular basis to ensure the stability and reliability of SharePoint environments.
• Administration : Administer sites, sub-sites, and libraries in accordance with organizational operations and standards.
• Server Farm Management : Build and support large SharePoint server farms designed to meet both business and technical requirements, including high availability, disaster recovery, WAN optimization, load balancing, at-rest encryption, BLOB offloading, SSL, and Kerberos.
• Troubleshooting : Troubleshoot complex technical incidents involving multiple large SharePoint farms, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal impact on business operations.
• Global Service Support : Perform system administration and support of the Global iShare service, ensuring seamless operations across ITS services globally.
• Systems Operations : Perform daily systems operations, monitor system activities, and ensure the smooth operation of systems facilities.
• Server Management : Support all physical and virtual server platforms, including hardware procurement, setup, monitoring, backup, and troubleshooting.
• Server Patching : Conduct monthly server patching to ensure the security and integrity of the environment.
• Documentation : Maintain detailed documentation of migration processes, configurations, troubleshooting steps, server operations, and custom PowerApps / Automate solutions.
• Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, business stakeholders, and end-users, to ensure that migration objectives are met and that the transition to SharePoint Online is seamless.
• Training : Provide training and guidance to end-users and administrators on SharePoint Online best practices, new features post-migration, and custom PowerApps / Automate solutions.

Qualifications :

• Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in SharePoint migration projects, particularly migrating from on-premises to SharePoint Online.
• ShareGate Expertise : Proven experience using ShareGate for SharePoint migrations, including content migration, restructuring, and permission management.
• PowerShell Proficiency : Strong experience in writing and executing PowerShell scripts for SharePoint administration, migration tasks, and server management.
• PowerApps and Automate : Experience in designing and implementing solutions using PowerApps and Automate within the SharePoint Online environment.
• Server Farm Management : Experience in building and managing large SharePoint server farms, ensuring they meet business and technical requirements such as high availability and disaster recovery.
• Technical Knowledge : In-depth knowledge of SharePoint Online, SharePoint 2013 / 2016 / 2019, Office 365, server platforms (both physical and virtual), and global service support.
• Problem-Solving Skills : Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex migration, server, and farm-related issues.
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications : Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified : SharePoint Administrator, Microsoft Certified : Power Platform Fundamentals, or similar are a plus.

Skills for SharePoint Support :

• Enterprise Portal Technologies : In-depth understanding of enterprise portal technologies and their application within a business environment.
• Project Management : Experience in managing projects related to SharePoint migrations, server management, and custom solution development.
• SharePoint Online & 2013 : Strong expertise in SharePoint 2013 and Office 365 / SharePoint Online environments.
• PowerShell Scripting : Ability to write complex PowerShell scripts for various administrative tasks and automation processes.

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