Falcon Data Migration Engineer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London, Bristol or Manchester/ Hybrid |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Data |
| Salary | £500 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 15th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Priyanka Dubey |
| Job Ref | 7690-PSR1JP00100266 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Falcon Data Migration Engineer to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in London, Bristol or Manchester/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The client is modernising the platform used by over 10,000 civil servants each day, replacing Google Workspace with Microsoft M365 and provisioning access via a resilient zero-trust network.
Migrating business units includes transferring the contents of MyDrive, Mailboxes and Calendar from Google to Microsoft M365.
If you are a self motivated Data Migration Engineer who can help this project, we would like to hear from you.
The client is at the centre of government. Its purpose is: to maintain the integrity of the Union, co-ordinate the security of the realm and sustain a flourishing democracy; to support the design and implementation of HM Government’s policies and the Prime Minister’s priorities.
Cloudiway and Microsoft Native Migration will be used for the migration and are privately hosted by Microsoft.
What you’ll do
- End-to-end execution of migration jobs from preparation through staging, batching, execution, and validation
- Support management teams to plan and coordinate migration
- Troubleshoot and debug technical issues, errors, and throughput bottlenecks in real-time to preserve data integrity
- Partner and coordinate closely with Google Workspace, M365, and ICS administrators to resolve dependencies and ensure seamless end-to-end migrations
- Performance testing and functional testing of the migrations tools
- Keep good records of migration activities
- Run quality processes so that migration completeness can be assessed
- Ensure accurate information is transferred
- Develop scripts to support data remediation
Who you are
- A hands-on Data Migration Engineer who takes ownership of end-to-end job execution while maintaining oversight of the broader operational picture
- A collaborative person who is excited about working within a team as part of a wider network of teams
- Self motivated and resilient with a track record of delivery in complex and highly regulated organisation
- A problem solver who is able to leverage the people, process and technology to get the job done
Requirements
- Passionate and knowledgeable about Data and all aspects of Migration
- Significant hands-on experience setting up, running, debugging, and coordinating large-scale data migration jobs across Google Workspace and M365 environments
- Data security knowledge
- PowerShell scripting
- Clear communication skills
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
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Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- End-to-end execution of migration jobs from preparation through staging, batching, execution, and validation
