Microsoft 365 Administrator - Contract-to-Hire
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Overview
We are seeking a senior, hands‑on Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Administrator to take full ownership of a hybrid collaboration environment, with a critical focus on SharePoint Server (on‑prem) architecture and build capability.
This role requires a true platform owner who can operate across modern Microsoft 365 services while also designing, building, and maintaining SharePoint on‑prem infrastructure from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
SharePoint On‑Premises (Core Requirement)
- Design, build, and deploy SharePoint Server environments from scratch (2013 / 2016 / 2019)
- Architect and configure SharePoint farm topology, including:
- Web front ends
- Application servers
- Search services and service applications
- Implement and manage SQL Server back‑end architecture for SharePoint environments
- Configure and maintain:
- User Profile Service (UPA)
- Managed Metadata
- Search and indexing
- Manage patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance optimisation
- Troubleshoot complex issues across SharePoint infrastructure, IIS, and Windows Server
- Support or design hybrid SharePoint environments (on‑prem + SharePoint Online)
Microsoft 365 Platform Ownership
- Administer and optimise:
- Exchange Online
- SharePoint Online
- OneDrive
- Microsoft Teams
- Manage Entra ID (Azure AD), including:
- Conditional Access
- MFA
- RBAC and identity lifecycle
- Maintain tenant-level configuration, governance, and security controls
Security, Governance & Compliance
Implement and manage:
- Microsoft Purview (DLP, retention, eDiscovery)
- Defender for Microsoft 365
- Secure messaging and access policies
- Ensure compliance across collaboration and content platforms
Automation & Operations
- Use PowerShell (and ideally Graph API) to:
- Automate administrative processes
- Improve platform reliability
- Reduce manual operational overhead
- Act as Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex platform issues
- Develop and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation
Projects & Initiatives
Lead or support:
- SharePoint on‑prem builds, upgrades, and migrations
- On‑prem → cloud or hybrid modernisation initiatives
- Collaboration platform optimisation and adoption
Required Experience
- Proven experience building SharePoint on‑prem environments from scratch (non‑negotiable)
- Strong experience across SharePoint Server (2013/2016/2019) infrastructure and administration
- Hands‑on Microsoft 365 administration across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive
- Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC
- Experience working in hybrid environments (on‑prem + cloud)
Strong understanding of:
- Windows Server
- IIS
- SQL Server (for SharePoint back‑end
- PowerShell scripting for automation and operational efficiency
Preferred Experience
- Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (financial services, government, healthcare)
- Experience designing or supporting hybrid SharePoint architectures
- Exposure to migration tools (e.g., ShareGate, DocAve)
- Experience implementing governance and information architecture strategies
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