Kyndryl

M365 Migration Architect

Kyndryl

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bangalore • India

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Tech Stack

AzureCloudDNSSMTP

About the role

  • Act as the SME for Exchange and Entra ID migration projects including Tenant to Tenant and on-prem to M365 Migrations.
  • Assess current environments, design migration strategies, and execute migrations of mailboxes, distribution groups, public folders, and calendars to Exchange Online.
  • Lead Entra ID migration and restructuring activities, including identity consolidation, domain changes, and hybrid identity configurations.
  • Set up and manage tools such as Azure AD Connect, Entra Connect Sync, and Entra Connect Cloud Sync, including custom sync rules and staging mode.
  • Configure coexistence and cutover strategies for seamless user experience during migration (e.g., Free/Busy, mail flow, GAL sync).
  • Support integration with Microsoft 365 services such as Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive during transitions.
  • Provide root cause analysis and remediation for directory sync issues, mail delivery problems, and hybrid identity errors.
  • Ensure compliance, security policies, and identity governance rules are maintained throughout the migration process.
  • Collaborate with security, network, and support teams and provide technical documentation, migration runbooks, and post-migration support.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange (2013/2016/2019) and Exchange Online.
  • 3+ years working with Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and identity synchronization tools (AAD Connect, Cloud Sync).
  • Proven track record in executing complex migration projects — including hybrid Exchange setups and tenant-to-tenant moves.
  • Strong understanding of SMTP, mail flow, connectors, DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM), and transport rules.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for Exchange and Entra ID administration.
  • Deep understanding of identity models, SSO, federation (ADFS), and authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, etc.).
Benefits
  • Flexible work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Be Well programs for financial, mental, physical, and social health
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft ExchangeExchange OnlineEntra IDidentity synchronizationPowerShell scriptingSMTPDNS recordstransport rulesauthentication protocolshybrid identity
Soft Skills
collaborationtechnical documentationproblem-solvingproject management