Company: HARNHAM - DATA & ANALYTICS RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £500 - £650 per day
Technical Architect?? Location: Manchester (Hybrid)?? Duration: 3 months initially - flexible days?? IR35 Status: Outside IR35?? Day Rate: Competitive
We're initiating a key project to migrate away from our current third-party MSP and are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and planning phase - with potential to remain involved through delivery.
We are looking for someone who has experience migrating Active Directory, Outlook, and Office environments from third-party providers to on-prem, hybrid, or cloud platforms.
About the Role This project will be delivered in two phases:
Phase 1 - Discovery & Design: -
Evaluate 2-3 migration approaches and outline the pros and cons of each.
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Develop a clear High-Level Design (HLD) for the preferred migration strategy.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and readiness.
Phase 2 - Delivery Oversight: -
If the design is approved, you'll continue into the delivery phase.
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Provide architectural governance and, where needed, hands-on support during the migration.
Key Skills & Experience: -
Proven experience delivering infrastructure or cloud architecture projects.
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Strong background in migrating Active Directory, Outlook, and Office environments from third-party providers to on-prem, hybrid, or cloud platforms.
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Demonstrated success in large-scale MSP transitions or enterprise IT migrations.
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Ability to create and present clear HLD/LLD documentation.
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A consultative and confident communicator who can advise, challenge, and lead stakeholders.
