Location: Dublin (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Contract Length: Initial 6-month day rate contract with potential extensions
We are seeking an experienced SharePoint Online Administrator in Dublin, Ireland to support the ongoing administration, governance, security and optimisation of a large Microsoft 365 environment within a key customer.
The successful contractor will play a key role in managing SharePoint Online, supporting information governance initiatives, administering external access and guest users, and helping ensure the environment remains secure, compliant and fit for future growth.
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Administer and manage the SharePoint Online environment, including sites, document libraries, permissions and governance controls.
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Manage SharePoint site lifecycle processes, including provisioning, ownership reviews, archiving and decommissioning.
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Support implementation and administration of Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels.
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Assist with information architecture design, including site structures, metadata and navigation.
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Support SharePoint administration for Microsoft Teams-connected sites
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Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint Online issues and service incidents.
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Administer external users and guest access through Microsoft Entra ID.
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Review and optimise permissions, security groups, access controls and external sharing configurations.
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Conduct content audits, rationalisation and migration activities.
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Participate in governance forums, stakeholder meetings and project working groups.
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Provide recommendations, progress updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- 4+ years' experience administering and governing Microsoft SharePoint Online.
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Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102).
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Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms.
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Experience working with:
- SharePoint Online administration
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Permissions and security management
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Site lifecycle management
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Information architecture
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Experience developing governance frameworks, policies and operational procedures.
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Experience reviewing and improving existing SharePoint environments through governance, security and operational enhancements.
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Degree in I.T., Computer Science or related field.
Technical SkillsEssential
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Microsoft SharePoint Online Administration
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Microsoft 365 Administration
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Microsoft Teams
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Microsoft Entra ID
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SharePoint Governance
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Permissions Management
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Information Architecture
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Content Management
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Security & Compliance Controls
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Site Lifecycle Management
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External Sharing & Collaboration
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
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Records Management
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Retention Policies
