Cloud Migration & Integration Engineer

Role: Cloud Migration & Integration EngineerDuration: Long TermLocation: USA- EST/ CSTPosition OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesAssessment & PlanningIn coordination with IT staff, conduct comprehensive audit of both organizations' current technology environments, including infrastructure, applications, data locations, and compliance requirementsDocument all Google Workspace configurationsAssess Office 365 tenant architecture and integration points in the acquiring organizationIdentify all data sources, file repositories, email archives, and collaboration spaces that require integration or migrationMap user roles, permissions, and access patterns across both organizationsMigration Strategy DevelopmentDevelop a phased migration roadmap that addresses email consolidation, file storage integration, identity management, and compute infrastructureEvaluate options for handling Google Workspace services: selective migration to Office 365, coexistence, or hybrid approachCreate detailed technical specifications for identity federation, SSO, and cross-platform authenticationDevelop rollback plans and risk mitigation strategiesIntegration ExecutionConfigure and test email routing, coexistence, and eventual consolidation between Exchange Online and Google WorkspaceDesign and implement file migration strategy between Google Drive and OneDrive/SharePointEstablish directory synchronization and identity management across both platforms (Azure AD, Google Cloud Directory)Configure collaborative scenarios where users from both platforms need to work togetherProject Management & CommunicationProvide regular status updates, risk assessments, and escalation managementCreate documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for the integrated environmentFacilitate knowledge transfer and training for both IT teams on unfamiliar platformsKnowledge Transfer & TrainingEducate Fitch's IT team on Google Workspace and GCP architecture and administrationEducate acquired organization's IT team on Office 365 and Azure infrastructureRequired Qualifications7+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud services experienceDeep expertise with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Groups, Meet, Calendar) including advanced administration and configurationProficiency 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 platformsUnderstanding of hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategiesExperience with enterprise acquisitions or large-scale technology integrationsFamiliarity with compliance and data governance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, etc.)Excellent documentation and technical writing abilitiesPreferred QualificationsGoogle Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent GCP certificationsMicrosoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect)Google Workspace Administrator certificationExperience with third-party integration and migration tools (ShareGate preferred)Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and/or Google Apps Script for automationTrack record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget