We are assisting a major international financial institution in recruiting a Migration Engineer / Technology Service Analyst for a strategic programme aiming to decommission on‑premises personal drives (H: Drive) and migrate all user data to Microsoft OneDrive for Business.
The consultant will support and execute the end‑to‑end migration process for approximately 800 users and will work closely with a UK‑based operational manager and a Luxembourg‑based administrative manager.
Location: Luxembourg
Start Date: May 2026
Contract: Freelance / Consultant (Until end of 2026, possible extension)
Work Arrangement: 4 days on‑site + 1 day remote per week
Language Requirements: English mandatory German is considered an asset.
Key Responsibilities
Pre‑Migration Activities
Analyse user environments, including volume, file structures, path lengths and blocked items.
Prepare PowerShell scripts to automate pre‑checks, reporting, provisioning and validation tasks.
Perform pre‑migration assessments using ShareGate and/or Microsoft native tools.
Provision or validate OneDrive user environments before migration waves.
Migration Execution (H: Drive → OneDrive)
Conduct data migrations using ShareGate and Microsoft 365 migration utilities.
Monitor and analyse migration logs, troubleshoot errors and execute corrective actions.
Handle file system issues (permissions, unsupported characters, long paths, locked files).
Post‑Migration Activities
Verify data integrity, permissions and folder structure.
Resolve partial or failed migration cases.
Support users during their transition to OneDrive, including incident handling and basic adoption assistance.
Maintain accurate technical documentation and status reporting for stakeholders.
Coordination & Communication
Collaborate with UK and Luxembourg teams (Workplace, Infrastructure, Security, Network).
Provide regular project updates, incident summaries and progress reports.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements applicable in the financial sector.
Profile
You are a proven Migration Engineer, Systems Engineer, or M365 Specialist with concrete experience in large‑scale data migrations.
You enjoy operational, hands‑on work and can manage migrations autonomously.
You are detail‑oriented, structured, and able to produce high‑quality documentation.
You can communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders in an international environment.
Why Apply?
Opportunity to contribute to a strategic cloud‑transformation programme within a major financial institution.
Modern Microsoft environment with up‑to‑date tools and governance.
Long mission with strong extension potential.
International collaboration and high visibility within the organisation.
Required Skills and Experience
Mandatory
ShareGate: Proven hands‑on experience performing migrations, especially file share migrations.
PowerShell scripting: Ability to write, adapt and run scripts for automation, reporting and migration workflows.
Strong operational experience with Microsoft 365, particularly OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online.
Previous experience migrating file shares / home drives to OneDrive in medium or large environments.
Solid understanding of permissions (NTFS), Windows Server file systems and Active Directory.
Experience analysing migration logs and resolving complex technical issues.
Excellent command of English (mandatory).
Assets
German language skills.
Experience in financial services or other regulated environments.
Understanding of Azure AD / Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams.
Familiarity with ITIL processes and structured change environments.