Fusion HCR is Hiring!
Position: SharePoint Architect / Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Migration Focus
Location: Remote (with international travel to UAE)
Type: Contract

Position Overview

• Fusion HCR is seeking a highly experienced SharePoint Architect / SME to lead a large-scale migration of on-premises file storage (Windows file shares and NAS environments) into Microsoft 365, including SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
• This role will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive migration strategy, including data assessment, information architecture, permissions mapping, and governance. The environment consists of large-scale enterprise storage (300TB+), requiring a structured, phased approach to ensure performance, data integrity, and user adoption.
• The SharePoint Architect will partner closely with business and technical stakeholders to modernize the organization’s collaboration platform, transitioning legacy file shares into a scalable, secure, and well-governed Microsoft 365 environment.
• This role requires deep expertise in SharePoint architecture, large-scale data migrations, and Microsoft 365, along with the ability to lead both strategy and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• File Share Migration & Data Modernization
• Lead migration of on-premises file shares and NAS storage to SharePoint Online and OneDrive
• Assess and classify data to determine appropriate destination (OneDrive vs SharePoint)
• Design and execute migration strategy for large-scale environments (100TB+ preferred)
• Map legacy file structures and NTFS permissions to SharePoint and M365 security models
• Optimize migration performance, including batching, scheduling, and handling throttling limitations
• Utilize migration tools such as ShareGate, AvePoint, or Microsoft Migration Manager
• Ensure data integrity, validation, and post-migration support

Architecture & Environment Design

• Design scalable SharePoint Online architecture to support enterprise collaboration and document management
• Develop information architecture including site hierarchy, taxonomy, metadata, and governance structure
• Define standards for site provisioning, permissions, document management, and lifecycle management
• Recommend and implement best practices for cloud-based collaboration platforms

Deployment & Implementation

• Lead configuration and implementation of SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 services
• Configure integrations with OneDrive, Teams, Exchange Online, and other M365 services
• Implement identity and access management using Azure Active Directory / Entra ID
• Support hybrid considerations if required during transition phases

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Develop and implement governance frameworks and best practices
• Configure role-based access controls and permissions models
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and regulatory requirements
• Establish backup, retention, and disaster recovery strategies

Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering

• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to assess current-state environments and define future-state solutions
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical architecture
• Provide guidance to leadership on migration strategy, risks, and best practices
• Support change management and user adoption initiatives

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Document architecture, migration strategy, and operational procedures
• Develop implementation roadmaps and migration plans
• Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal IT teams

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with SharePoint architecture, deployment, and administration
• Proven experience leading file share to SharePoint Online / OneDrive migrations
• Experience handling large-scale data environments (50TB+ required, 100TB+ preferred)
• Strong expertise with SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Experience mapping NTFS permissions to SharePoint Online / M365 security models
• Experience with migration tools such as ShareGate, AvePoint, or Microsoft Migration Manager
• Strong understanding of information architecture, governance, and data organization
• Experience with Azure Active Directory / Entra ID and identity/access management
• Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large enterprise or multi-site migrations (100TB+ environments)
• Experience in hospitality, gaming, or regulated industries
• Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps)
• Microsoft certifications related to SharePoint, Microsoft 365, or Azure
• Experience supporting international or distributed teams

Travel Requirements

• Travel to UAE required during key phases of migration, planning, and stakeholder engagement
• Remaining work can be performed remotely

Technical Environment

• SharePoint Online
• OneDrive for Business
• Microsoft 365 (Teams, Exchange Online)
• Azure Active Directory / Entra ID
• Migration Tools (ShareGate, AvePoint, Microsoft Migration Manager)
• Microsoft Azure

Key Characteristics for Success

• Strong architectural mindset with hands-on migration execution capability
• Experience modernizing legacy file share environments into cloud-based platforms
• Ability to lead large-scale, complex migration initiatives
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to operate in international and multi-location environments