Senior SharePoint Architect

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Introduction:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SharePoint Architect to lead the design, deployment, and support of secure Microsoft-based infrastructure and SharePoint solutions across on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will bring over 20 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure architecture, cloud engineering, and SharePoint administration, with a strong background supporting federal and commercial clients.

What You'll Be Doing:

Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture

• Architect and implement secure Azure landing zones, including IL6 environments for DoD clients.

• Lead cloud migration efforts from on-premises datacenters to Azure using tools like Azure Site Recovery.

• Design and deploy Azure Virtual Desktop environments and custom Windows images.

• Support air-gapped Azure workloads and cross-domain alerting solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring through internal training programs and boot camps.

• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams for technical reviews, proposal development, and client engagements.

• Manage infrastructure teams, set quarterly goals, and oversee professional development.

• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep.

• Ensure compliance with security frameworks including DISA STIGs and NIST SP 800-171.

SharePoint Architecture & Administration

• Lead the design, implementation, and migration of SharePoint infrastructure for enterprise environments.

• Provide operational support for mission-critical SharePoint applications, including performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting.

• Manage SharePoint content migration and upgrades across multiple environments.

• Support certification and accreditation processes for SharePoint systems.

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate SharePoint with other enterprise systems.

• Administer SharePoint farms and ensure high availability and disaster recovery configurations.

• Develop and maintain documentation for SharePoint architecture, processes, and governance.

Required Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret, SCI eligible.

• Education:

  • Master of Science in Information Systems

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related IT field.

• Certifications:

  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert

  • Azure Administrator Associate

  • Azure Security Engineer Associate

  • Azure Network Engineer Associate

  • Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty

  • CompTIA Security+ CE

• Technical Skills:

  • Cloud: Microsoft Azure

  • Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Terraform, ARM, Bicep

  • Platforms: Windows, Linux

  • Networking & Security: Active Directory, DISA STIGs, NIST standards

  • Data: SQL Server

  • DevOps Tools: Azure DevOps, Visual Studio Code

  • SharePoint: Farm architecture, administration, migration, integration

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting federal agencies such as DOJ, FBI, Army, and Air Force.

• Proven track record in SharePoint infrastructure design and administration.

• Familiarity with cross-domain alerting and secure cloud workload deployment.

• Strong communication and leadership skills in both technical and client-facing roles.

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