Accountabilities:
️ Responsible for overseeing the programme’s SharePoint environment, ensuring availability, performance, and security.
Close liaison and collaboration with the Computing team, including their SharePoint Administration team.
️ Design and implement SharePoint infrastructure aligned with programme and requirements.
- ️ Install, configure, and upgrade SharePoint systems.
Set up and manage user accounts and permissions.
Develop and manage content databases and site collections.
Work with developers to deploy custom SharePoint solutions.
Provide SharePoint support to end users.
️ Maintain system security and stability, addressing issues related to performance, availability, or capacity.
Perform daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the SharePoint environment.
Create and maintain documentation for SharePoint policies, procedures, and user guides.
Coordinate with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to resolve issues within the SharePoint framework, databases, and related software.
Provide training to end users and ensure effective operation of the SharePoint environment.
Plan and execute backup and disaster recovery operations for SharePoint environments.
Provide advice and guidance to other project teams as required.
Specific Qualifications / Experience – Essential:
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in SharePoint administration.
Proficiency in SharePoint Server and SharePoint Online, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
️ Strong understanding of SharePoint architecture, including sites, libraries, workflows, and permissions management.
- ️ Experience with SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365, including integration with Microsoft services such as Teams, OneDrive, and Power Automate.
Solid knowledge of PowerShell scripting for SharePoint administration and automation tasks.
Experience configuring and managing SharePoint security settings, access control, and user permissions.
Familiarity with SharePoint backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
- Knowledge of SharePoint performance tuning and optimisation techniques.
Experience using monitoring and reporting tools to track SharePoint performance and usage.
Understanding of data governance, compliance, and security requirements within SharePoint environments.
️ Experience managing SharePoint content management systems and document libraries.
Familiarity with managing SharePoint workflows and integration with other business systems.
Experience planning and managing SharePoint solutions to support complex programme and project requirements.
Desirable:
Certification in Microsoft SharePoint (e.g., Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Server or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals).
Experience with hybrid SharePoint environments combining on-premises and cloud solutions.
Knowledge of web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for customisation of SharePoint sites and features.
️ Familiarity with SharePoint Designer for creating and managing workflows and customisations.
Experience with SharePoint add-ins, third-party tools, and integrations with other enterprise applications.
