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Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Microsoft System Engineer with deepexpertisein SharePoint Farm Administration for Subscription Edition in a hybrid configuration with SharePoint Onlinein secure settings. The ideal candidate will manage andoptimizeWindows Server environments, virtualized infrastructure, and enterprise service delivery, while also administering and supporting complex SharePoint farms in a secure, hybrid federal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Systems Engineering & Infrastructure
Administer, configure, andmaintainWindows Server 2016 and newer environments (patching, upgrades, performance tuning).
Design, implement, and support virtualized infrastructure (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.).
Coordinate with enterprise service delivery teams (ICAM, Cyber Security, domain admins, etc.) for integration and compliance.
Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and proactively address risks to stability and security.
Develop andmaintaindocumentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
Support enterprise authentication, access management, and security controls per federal standards.
Participate in planning and execution of system migrations, upgrades, and technology refreshes.
Provide Tier 3 support for escalated issues and mentor junior engineers.
SharePoint Farm Administration (Subscription Edition, Hybrid)
Administer andmaintainSharePoint Subscription Edition farms, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
Manage hybrid SharePoint environments, integrating on-premises farms with SharePoint Online.
Monitor farm health, performance, and capacity; implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Configure and manage service applications, web applications, site collections, and permissions.
Troubleshoot and resolve farm-level issues, including connectivity, authentication, and integration with enterprise services.
Collaborate with stakeholders to support business solutions and ensure secure, compliant SharePoint operations.
Develop and enforce best practices for SharePoint farm administration, governance, and security.
Stay current with SharePoint Subscription Edition and Online features, updates, and federal compliance requirements.
Key Skills and Capabilities
Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2016+ and Active Directory.
Experience with virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V).
Expertisein SharePoint Subscription Edition farm administration (installation, configuration, patching, upgrades).
Experience managing hybrid SharePoint environments (on-premises and SharePoint Online integration).
Familiarity with enterprise authentication, PKI,and identity management (ICAM).
Understanding offederal cybersecurity standards and compliance.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for infrastructure and SharePoint farm issues.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional enterprise teams.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Experience supporting classified environments (yellow/red networks)highlydesirable.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technologyor related field (or 4additionalyears of experience inlieu of degree).
8+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in system engineering and SharePoint farm administration.
Relevant certifications (Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, SharePoint Hybrid, VMware Certified Professional, etc.) are a plus.
Active TS/SCI clearancerequired.
Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
