In Cyclad we work with top international IT companies in order to boost their potential in delivering outstanding, cutting edge technologies that shape the world of the future. Currently, we are looking for an experienced Workplace Architect (File Share to SharePoint migration) to provide overall technical leadership for a large-scale File Share to SharePoint Online and Azure Bulk migration program . The migration is based on an existing high-level concept that requires further validation, optimization, and execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the migration strategy, validating the target architecture, preparing the migration roadmap, setting up migration tooling, and leading pilot migrations before the program moves into full-scale production waves. The role will be particularly focused on ensuring a scalable target architecture, low-risk migration approach, and successful transition into production migration waves . Based on the current assessment, the migration scope includes: Approximately 261 TB of data Approximately 155 million files Approximately 20 million folders 66 file shares containing more than 1 TB of data each Approximately 171 TB of data across these large file shares Project information: Location: 100% remote Type of employment: B2B contract Remuneration: 160 - 170 PLN net + VAT per hour on B2B Project languages: English Key Responsibilities: Review, challenge, and optimize the existing SharePoint Online target architecture , information structure, governance model, and migration strategy. Validate overall migration readiness and define the migration roadmap and wave-based migration approach . Analyze complex migration scenarios and technical blockers, including: Long file paths Unsupported characters Very large file volumes Permission inheritance and access control challenges Excel files containing macros Unsupported or problematic content Other file share migration limitations Define data remediation, exception handling, and migration standards for problematic content. Guide and mentor the SharePoint SME in the setup, configuration, and optimization of migration tooling, including Quest, ShareGate, and supporting utilities . Design pilot migration scenarios, including: Success criteria Test procedures Validation approach Rollback plans Cutover activities Lead up to two pilot migrations , analyze the results, and optimize the migration architecture, tooling configuration, and processes based on lessons learned. Provide technical governance and leadership during the initial production migration waves . Ensure migration activities meet required quality, security, governance, and compliance standards . Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and migration-related issues. Facilitate technical workshops and communicate migration decisions and risks to key stakeholders. Support strategic decisions related to: Target platforms Archiving strategies Content consolidation Data remediation Migration prioritization Establish and maintain migration standards, best practices, and technical documentation throughout the program. Requirements: Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online architecture. Extensive hands-on experience with large-scale File Share to SharePoint Online migrations . Strong knowledge of: SharePoint information architecture Governance Permissions and security Metadata Retention Compliance Content lifecycle management Practical experience with ShareGate, Quest, and migration factory methodologies . Proven experience designing and executing: Migration waves Pilot migrations Cutover plans Rollback strategies Data remediation approaches Experience working with high-volume and high-capacity migrations, ideally involving hundreds of terabytes and millions of files. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex migration scenarios and develop practical remediation strategies. Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills. Ability to provide technical leadership, challenge existing concepts, and translate business and technical requirements into scalable migration solutions. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical SMEs, project teams, and senior stakeholders. We offer: Private medical care with dental care (covering 70% of costs). Family package option possible Multisport card (also for an accompanying person) Life insurance Work with talented engineers on large-scale, technically challenging projects
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