SharePoint Online Administrator (Microsoft 365) - contract

Dublin, IrelandHybridToday

Job description

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. - Administer and manage the SharePoint Online environment, including sites, document libraries, permissions and governance controls. - Manage SharePoint site lifecycle processes, including provisioning, ownership reviews, archiving and decommissioning. - Support implementation and administration of Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels. - Assist with information architecture design, including site structures, metadata and navigation. - Support SharePoint administration for Microsoft Teams-connected sites - Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint Online issues and service incidents. - Administer external users and guest access through Microsoft Entra ID. - Review and optimise permissions, security groups, access controls and external sharing configurations. - Conduct content audits, rationalisation and migration activities. - Participate in governance forums, stakeholder meetings and project working groups. - Provide recommendations, progress updates and continuous improvement initiatives. ### The ideal candidate will demonstrate - 4+ years' experience administering and governing Microsoft SharePoint Online. - Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102). - Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms. - Experience working with: - SharePoint Online administration - Permissions and security management - Site lifecycle management - Information architecture - Experience developing governance frameworks, policies and operational procedures. - Experience reviewing and improving existing SharePoint environments through governance, security and operational enhancements. - Degree in I.T., Computer Science or related field. ## Essential - Microsoft SharePoint Online Administration - Microsoft 365 Administration - Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Entra ID - SharePoint Governance - Permissions Management - Information Architecture - Content Management - Security & Compliance Controls - Site Lifecycle Management - External Sharing & Collaboration - Data Loss Prevention (DLP) - Records Management - Retention Policies