Sharepoint architect job description

ECS is seeking a SharePoint Architect - Mid to support one of our mission critical programs for Internal Revenue Service. In this job you will support analysts, agents, technical experts, and leadership with technology they use to help fight tax evasion, corporate maleficence, international financial espionage, cyber-attacks, and major financial criminal threats.

We are seeking candidates committed to high quality to provide courteous and accurate technical information and support in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. This position performs activities associated with implementation, integration, and support of technical systems in mission-critical response operations environment.
This position is contingent on contract award.

Enables development, analysis, deployment, and/or solution to remain on schedule and in line with the current capabilities and future directions of Microsoft products
Designs site Taxonomy, Hierarchy, Site Architecture, and architecture for any new custom development for onsite team to follow in implementing SharePoint Online
Conducts Discovery Workshops with onsite team and stakeholders to inform and describe best practices of SharePoint Online and Migration Techniques
Develops proofs of concept, prototypes, wireframes, and other materials to implement functionality from request to implementation to support
Participates in assessing and evaluating existing SharePoint solutions, technical architecture, and workflows
Provides and applies modern SharePoint (SP) framework (SPFx), and Power suite Apps subject matter expertise to upgrade or automate complex enterprise-level business processes
Re-designs legacy SharePoint Web Parts and Custom Application in the modern SharePoint Development Framework such as SharePoint/Provider hosted applications
Acts as a subject matter expertise, and performs high level analysis, collection, assessment, migration, design, development, modeling, simulation, integration, installation, documentation, and implementation
Can help others in the organization with SharePoint knowledge at a level of understanding appropriate to their job function
Reports to technical lead for tasks and/or projects
Prepares required documentation including program-level and user-level documentation; enhances existing software systems
General consultant support to include project management tasks, meeting facilitation, and ad hoc duties as needed

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree or 7 years industry equivalent experience
5 to 15 years demonstrated performance in related information technology
Expert level knowledge converting traditional SharePoint applications to Power Platform
Experience in at least one major migration of an organization to a Cloud environment; two or more preferred
Demonstrated applied knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management concepts and technical/non-technical requirements gathering (requirements review, technical design, development, deployment, and maintenance)
3+ years strong hands-on modern SharePoint (SPFx) custom code development experience
Experience in assisting with assessments, documentation, and presentation of results to customers in preparation for migrations of the current SharePoint On-prem content into M365 and SharePoint Online (SPO)
Experience producing end-user and technical documentation
Experience designing and implementing targeted PowerApps, visual web parts
Experience converting InfoPath 2013 forms and rules to PowerApps (preferred)
Experience designing and implementing Power Automate
Experience converting SharePoint Designer 2013 Workflows to Power Automate Flows (preferred)
Ability to learn and master new technologies with technical and math aptitude
Strong ability to assist clients with developing migration crosswalks between SharePoint On-Prem/Hosted (SP 2019) and SPO
Experience working with Agile methodology in a Scrum or Kanban environment
Experience with Cloud environments
Clear written and oral communications
Understanding of Microsoft server and desktop environments
Position requires a background check which may include current compliance on US income taxes (personal and business), a credit check, and a drug test

Desired Skills:

Microsoft 365 certificate(s), Microsoft Developer, SharePoint, Architect, or PowerApp certificate(s), and/or Cloud certifications
Skills in Window OS and server administrator best practices including IIS, PowerShell, Win Console and DNS server configuration
Experience implementing Power Platform solutions in SharePoint and Teams
Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS, and a backend language (PHP, Python, .NET, Node).
Ability to work in a 100% remote environment with teammates in remote/hybrid/onsite roles
Previous experience in federal government agencies
Experience working in 100% remote positions with teammates in hybrid/onsite roles

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Sr. SharePoint Architect to join our team at our client’s site in Alexandria, VA.
Roles and Responsibilities:


· Provide SharePoint administration and technical support for SharePoint 2016 on-premise environments and SharePoint Online

· Maintain and administer Microsoft Windows 2016 Servers, including daily monitoring, troubleshooting, patching and performance analysis

· Work closely with Senior SharePoint Developers, Project Managers, Technical Leads, Business Analysts, and business office subject matter experts on a variety of projects. Connect with a growing team that develops innovative solutions

· Work independently on tasks within a larger development team in an Agile like environment

· Create and maintain technical documentation

· Maintain an awareness of new and emerging technologies, providing a detailed analysis on capabilities and potential impact on our client’s architectural landscape

· Provide ongoing support for SharePoint related issues/inquiries

· Act as a central point of contact for issues and concerns related to all SharePoint environments and tools

· Assist and advise business users in the effective use of applications and information technology


Required Skills:


· 11+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor' s degree is required. Commensurate experience for education.

· 8+ years of Windows Server Administration

· 5+ years of SharePoint administration and architecture experience with SharePoint 2016 and Office 365

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to present complex technical solutions to non-technical staff or customers

· Experience with SharePoint Designer workflows, and InfoPath Form design

· Experience with SQL Server and cluster needs pertaining to SharePoint with high availability and disaster recovery

· Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS) with claims aware applications

· Experience of investigating complex SharePoint issues relating to administration, performance, and customization

· Experience with PowerShell in automating tasks and generating reports

· Experience performing SharePoint migrations and hybrid integration


Preferred Skills:


· Experience hosting SharePoint in a cloud service provider (Amazon Web Services)

· Networking experience in IPv4/v6, switching, routing, firewalls and load balancers

· Experience with Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy Management

· Office integration with different platforms: Windows, 3rd party network shares/OS, mobiles, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams

· Experience using Visual Studio for .NET/C# SharePoint Development

· Understanding of Fiddler, Browser Developer Tools and Browsers Settings

· Knowledge and experience on related Log Analysis (Event Viewer, ULS Viewer)

· Experience with development in SharePoint Online (PowerAutomate/Flow, Forms, PowerApps)

· Experience supporting SharePoint migrations to Microsoft Office 365

· Knowledge of HA Architecture, Custom Roles and Zero Downtime Patching

· Knowledge of SharePoint performance thresholds, software boundaries and limits

· Experience with 3rd party tools such as Bamboo, DocAve, Layer2

· Knowledge SQL reporting services and PowerBI

· Microsoft SharePoint Certification

Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.


EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

No Suitability Required

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Cloud

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a SharePoint Architect with both technical and functional expertise in SPO and One Drive for Business to help test and deliver the first ever implementation of O365 on our Defense Enterprise Office Solutions (DEOS) contract. Due to the nature of work this role entails, the employee must report onsite to Fort Meade MD, Chantilly VA or Durham NC at a minimum of 2 days a week, in addition to key meetings.

The SharePoint Architect provides applied subject matter expertise to governance, knowledge and data management, solution development, high level analysis, collection, assessment, migration, design, development, modeling, simulation, integration, installation, testing, training, documentation, and implementation. This employee will resolve problems which require an intimate knowledge of the related subject matter, as well as apply principles and methods of the subject matter to specialized solutions.

Responsibilities include the following:

* Functions as the primary SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business expert on the Secure Cloud team.

* Assumes a lead role in the creation of the Governance, CONOPS, and SOP documentation for SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business

* Provides input into SharePoint technologies training and best practice guidance documentation as needed

* Key testing team member responsible for identifying and executing test cases associated with SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Power Platform and reporting out the findings.

* Assists in design and implementation of required components within the IL6 environment. This includes architecture, STIG application, system hardening, file system structures, workflows, and solutions as applies to SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business.

* Assists with architecture and implementation of new solutions approved for integration into the IL6 O365 environment as pertains to SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business

* Works with other SharePoint Developers and Engineers as needed to assist with design of appropriate solutions to meet customer needs and expectations

* Participates in team and customer interactions to analyze, design, and document SharePoint solutions and architecture suited to specific business needs and processes

* Oversees and assists with assessments, documentation, and presentation of results to customers in preparation for migrations of their current SharePoint, OneDrive, and File shares into O365 and SharePoint Online

* Works with project teams and customers to plan, document, oversee and/or assist with migrations of customer data into SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business

* Provides responses for other team members in support of end user support requests as needed

* Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

* Active DoD Top Secret clearance

* Level II 8570 Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

* Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)

* 10 years of work-related experience

* 3+ years' experience managing Office 365 services in a large-scale environment

* Expertise in Cloud, Azure, MS Office 365 environments with emphasis on SharePoint Online / Teams

* Expertise with environment and solution design and integration of out of the box and new components and features within Azure and O365

* High proficiency with establishing governance and policies for large organizations residing in a single tenant

* High proficiency handling taxonomy, metadata, and site mapping

* High proficiency with complex migrations into SharePoint Online

* High proficiency with PowerShell scripting in support of SharePoint configuration, management, and migrations

* Experience with SharePoint assessment and migration tools (i.e. AvePoint, Metalogix, etc.)

* Experience with DoD entities and processes

* Experience with GCC or higher environments a plus

* Familiarity building and executing within the SharePoint Framework

* Familiarity with JSON

* Exceptional analytical, research, and problem solving skills

* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including explaining technical and program requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment

* Proficient in the ability to effectively manage risks, issues, and change requests

* Ability to adapt to change effectively

* Strong and effective communication and presentation skills

* Strong attention to detail and highly organized

* Solid work ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environment independently and as part of a team

* Willing to report onsite as indicated above

Desired Qualifications:

* Experience with Teams and/or Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI).

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA MD Fort Meade

Additional Work Locations:

USA NC Durham

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.