Principal Modern Workplace Migration Engineer

3 weeks ago


Ernakulam, India Crescentia Infotech Full time

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Modern Workplace Migration Specialist (L3) to lead end-to-end design, strategy, and delivery of Microsoft 365 modernization projects. This role will cover email, collaboration, endpoint management, security, and compliance across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on enterprise-scale migrations, hybrid deployments, governance, and regulatory compliance.

As an L3 expert, you will act as the technical authority and solution owner, guiding L1/L2 engineers, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring seamless adoption of modern workplace solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and lead large-scale migrations (on-prem Exchange EXO, Gmail/IMAP EXO, file servers SharePoint/OneDrive).
  • Oversee hybrid Exchange deployments, advanced transport rules, journaling, and archival strategies.
  • Design governance for SharePoint Online (hub sites, multi-geo, permissions, retention, DLP, IRM).
  • Define and enforce Teams governance, lifecycle policies, and compliance recording.
  • Lead integration of Teams voice/Direct Routing/SBCs/Teams Rooms into enterprise environments.
  • Define and implement Intune architecture (compliance, conditional access, Autopilot, app protection).
  • Establish Zero Trust security baselines (CIS benchmarks, security defaults, PIM).
  • Provide strategic oversight of device lifecycle management and adoption.
  • Architect enterprise-wide Microsoft Purview solutions (DLP, Insider Risk, eDiscovery, Records Management).
  • Lead compliance frameworks (SAMA, CBB, NCA, GDPR, CCC/CCC+).
  • Deploy and optimize Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps.
  • Conduct compliance assessments, audit readiness, and regulatory alignment.
  • Define migration roadmaps, cutover strategies, and coexistence approaches.
  • Lead change management and adoption programs for Microsoft 365 workloads.
  • Optimize Microsoft licensing costs and usage.
  • Mentor and guide L1/L2 engineers, act as escalation point for complex issues.
  • Represent the organization in audit/regulatory discussions with external bodies.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 812 years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in Microsoft 365 migrations & modernization.
  • Proven expertise in enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 deployments (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune).
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance (Purview, Defender, Conditional Access).
  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust, identity protection, and regulatory frameworks (SAMA, CBB, NCA, GDPR, ISO).
  • Demonstrated ability to design architectures, lead cross-functional teams, and engage with executives & regulators.
  • Excellent leadership, documentation, and communication skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • Core: MS-203 (Messaging Administrator), MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator), MS-700 (Teams Administrator)
  • Security & Compliance: SC-300, SC-400, SC-100
  • Architecture: AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
  • Additional: ITIL, ISO/Compliance certifications (advantageous)


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