Office 365 Migration Specialist Required

Job ID: 40065437

Budget: $250 – $750 AUD

Job Ad: Office 365 / Exchange Migration – Setup & Mailbox Migration from On-Prem Server

Project Type: One-off migration project
Location: Remote
Budget: Open to quotes (fixed price preferred)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 / Exchange specialist to configure Office 365 for our organisation and fully migrate our on-premise Exchange mailboxes to the cloud. The goal is a smooth, zero-data-loss transition with minimal downtime for end users.

Scope of Work
1. Office 365 Setup

Configure Microsoft 365 tenant (if not already configured)

Security, compliance & basic hardening

DNS updates for MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC

Configure Exchange Online settings, policies, and connectors

2. On-Prem Exchange Assessment

Review existing Exchange environment (version, mailbox sizes, health check)

Identify potential issues (public folders, shared mailboxes, large PSTs)

Prepare migration plan, sequencing, and cutover strategy

3. Migration

Migrate all user mailboxes from on-prem Exchange to Office 365 (approx. 13 mailboxes – we will confirm exact numbers)

Migrate 6 shared mailboxes, distribution groups, aliases, rules, and calendars

Ensure all devices (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android) reconnect properly

Resolve sync issues or missing data

Verify mail flow before & after cutover

4. Post-Migration

Decommission/shut down on-prem Exchange safely

Documentation of final environment

Basic training/hand-over for our internal admin

Requirements

Proven experience migrating from Exchange 2010/2013/2016/2019 to Microsoft 365

Strong knowledge of Azure AD, hybrid mode (if required), DNS, mail flow

Ability to work with minimal disruption to users

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Microsoft certifications (MS-100, MS-101, AZ-104, or Exchange certifications) highly regarded

Deliverables

Complete migration of all mailboxes and groups

Tested and verified mail flow

Updated DNS and security settings

Final migration report

Optional: guidance on removing on-prem AD/file server (if applicable)

To Apply

Please include:

Your relevant migration experience

Number of O365/Exchange migrations completed

Estimated timeframe

Fixed-price quote (or hourly with estimate)

Any questions or clarifications needed
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