User Migration Support Specialist (Microsoft 365) – Contract
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Description
User Migration Support Specialist (Microsoft 365) - Contract
Location: Malvern, PA (onsite) + travel to Horsham, PA; Cranbury, NJ; Rye, NY
Schedule:
Hourly Pay: $33 - $37
Overview
We are supporting a large-scale enterprise migration of approximately 750 users to a new Microsoft 365 and Active Directory environment. This is a wave-based migration with a strong emphasis on end-user experience, white-glove support, and hypercare.
We are seeking hands-on, customer-focused IT support professionals to assist with device setup, user migrations, and post-migration support.
What You'll Do
Migration Day Support & Hypercare (Primary Focus)
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
Nice to Have:
Location: Malvern, PA (onsite) + travel to Horsham, PA; Cranbury, NJ; Rye, NY
Schedule:
- Daytime: Standard business hours
- Evening role available: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM EST (remote)
Duration: 18-week contract (potential extension)
Start Date: Targeting May 1
Hourly Pay: $33 - $37
Overview
We are supporting a large-scale enterprise migration of approximately 750 users to a new Microsoft 365 and Active Directory environment. This is a wave-based migration with a strong emphasis on end-user experience, white-glove support, and hypercare.
We are seeking hands-on, customer-focused IT support professionals to assist with device setup, user migrations, and post-migration support.
What You'll Do
Migration Day Support & Hypercare (Primary Focus)
- Serve as a front-line support resource during user migration waves
- Assist users with device setup, login, and validation steps
- Provide in-person, remote, and ticket-based support
- Troubleshoot issues related to Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and authentication
- Deliver a high-quality 'white glove' user experience
- Perform Windows 11 imaging, provisioning, and configuration
- Support deployment tools such as Autopilot, SCCM, or equivalent
- Distribute and collect devices during migration events
- Guide remote users through migration via scheduled 15-minute sessions
- Initiate migrations, validate completion, and follow up
- Track device returns and ensure user readiness
- Execute migration scripts and checklists during off-hours
- Perform validation, remediation, and documentation
- Support overnight migrations (e.g., SharePoint, Teams data)
- Escalate issues as needed
- Support shared asset reviews (mailboxes, SharePoint sites, file shares)
- Collaborate with migration teams and service desk
- Maintain accurate documentation and tracking
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Windows 11 deployment and device setup
- Familiarity with Autopilot, SCCM, or similar tools
- Experience supporting the Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
- Understanding of identity & access concepts (accounts, MFA, authentication)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Experience with onsite and remote end-user support
- Basic networking knowledge
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Okta or similar identity platforms
- Previous experience supporting large-scale migrations or rollouts
- Professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
- Strong communicators who can support users with varying technical skills
- Team players who can balance technical execution with customer experience
- Individuals comfortable with travel and onsite support requirements
- Travel between sites is required (not reimbursed)
- Equipment (laptops, tools, workspace) will be provided
- Contractors should supply their own preferred peripherals (e.g., headset)
- 2-3 weeks lead time required prior to project kickoff for onboarding and training
- Be part of a high-impact enterprise transformation project
- Gain experience in large-scale Microsoft 365 migrations
- Work alongside specialized migration and infrastructure teams
- Opportunity for contract extension based on performance and project needs
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