Microsoft Migration Engineer - SC Cleared at Cabinet Office, London/Remote, 12 Months, £Contract Rate

Please note, an active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.) 

This role may also involve some work in the evenings / weekends. 

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

As a Microsoft Native Tooling Migration Engineer you will execute migrations of user and corporate data from Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Workspace) to Microsoft solutions (Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams). Your expertise in migration tools, data migration protocols, and technical troubleshooting will ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption for clients.

As a Microsoft Native Tooling Migration Engineer your main responsibilities will be to:

• Deploy and configure Microsoft Native migration tools, including cloud-based migration frameworks.
• Migrate data (emails, files, contacts, calendars) securely from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real-time to ensure data integrity.
• Develop scripts to automate data mapping, validation, and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure compliance with data security protocols (GDPR, ISO 27001, PRA, FOI Section 26)) during migrations.
• Maintain detailed logs of migration activities, error reports, and post-migration testing outcomes.
• Support the Migration Manager in the staging and implementation phases.
• Partner with client IT teams to assess readiness and de-risk technical dependencies.

Essential:

• Experience in cloud migration projects, Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 experience favorable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft migration tools (Native MS Migration Manager).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Understanding of data classification, encryption standards, and GDPR compliance.
• Clear articulation of technical procedures to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Public Sector experience.
• Experience with large-scale user migrations.
• SharePoint Administration experience.