Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 / Windows Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise OneDrive migration initiative. This role focuses on transitioning user personal data from legacy on-premises Windows file services to Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage platforms.
As a mission-focused infrastructure engineer, you will independently identify and resolve complex migration, synchronization, storage, and access-related issues across Windows, networking, storage, and Microsoft 365 cloud environments. The role requires hands-on expertise with enterprise file services, Microsoft 365 administration, OneDrive migrations, PowerShell automation, and data lifecycle management practices.
You will evaluate and recommend migration approaches, develop automation solutions, execute large-scale data migrations, validate migration integrity, preserve enterprise folder structures, and support the development of operational standards for cloud-hosted user data and archival strategies.
Required Skills and Education
We are looking for a Microsoft 365 OneDrive Migration Engineer with the following skills and education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field; with a minimum 16+ years of relevant work experience.
Significant experience supporting enterprise Windows file services and user data environments
Hands-on experience migrating user data from on-premises file servers to Microsoft OneDrive environments
Experience utilizing:
SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT)
PowerShell scripting and automation
Microsoft 365 migration and administration tools
Experience preserving and validating folder structures, file permissions, and data integrity during cloud migration initiatives
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft 365 and OneDrive environments in hybrid enterprise infrastructures
Strong understanding of:
OneDrive administration
Microsoft 365 data storage concepts
File synchronization technologies
User profile and personal data management
Experience developing and documenting archival, retention, and lifecycle management standards for cloud-hosted user data
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 compliance, retention, governance, and data protection best practices
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex migration and synchronization issues
Hands-on experience writing and maintaining PowerShell automation for migration workflows, reporting, validation, and operational support
Experience supporting Windows Server environments and enterprise file services, including:
SMB shares
NTFS permissions
DFS Namespaces
DFS Replication
Experience working with cloud platforms and services in hybrid environments, including:
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft 365
OneDrive for Business
Experience supporting cloud-hosted user data workloads and enterprise storage modernization initiatives
Ability to assess existing data structures and recommend optimized migration and archival approaches
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Service Desk, IT Operations, Security, and Cloud Engineering
Strong documentation skills, including operational procedures, migration runbooks, standards, and technical diagrams
Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to support end users and leadership during migration activities
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in high-tempo operational environments
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical teams
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education
Advanced proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation
Experience developing automated migration workflows and validation reporting
Experience supporting large-scale Microsoft 365 modernization or tenant migration initiatives
Experience with:
OneDrive administration
SharePoint Online
Azure AD / Entra ID
Microsoft Purview retention policies
Microsoft 365 compliance and governance tooling
Experience defining enterprise archival and retention standards for cloud-hosted user data
Familiarity with data classification, retention schedules, and records management concepts
Understanding of enterprise networking principles as they relate to Microsoft 365 connectivity and cloud-hosted services
Experience with monitoring and reporting tools such as Splunk or similar platforms
Experience supporting compliance-driven or highly regulated enterprise environments
