About this role
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a talented SharePoint SE Administrator to manage and maintain three on-premises SharePoint farms and lead the upgrade of our current SharePoint environments to the latest supported version of Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, including planning, execution, testing, and post-migration support.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in SharePoint architecture, farm administration, and upgrades/migrations and working closely with infrastructure and business teams.
Responsibilities
As an AMERICAN SYSTEMS Lead SharePoint SE Administrator, you will:
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Administer and support three SharePoint farms (development/test and production environments).
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Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning.
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Plan and execute upgrade projects to the latest version of SharePoint, including:
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Upgrade assessment and roadmap development
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Infrastructure planning and design
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Migration of content databases and service applications
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Testing, validation, and end-user support
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Manage patching, cumulative updates, and security configurations.
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Configure and maintain service applications (Search, Managed Metadata, User Profile, etc.).
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Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint-related issues across the environment.
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Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies.
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Manage permissions, governance policies, and compliance requirements.
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Work with SQL DBAs to maintain SharePoint databases.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical solutions.
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Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
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Design, deploy, and manage virtualize infrastructure using VMware vSphere, including ESXI hosts and vCenter Server
Qualifications
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U.S. Citizenship (Required)
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Active Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility
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Bachelor's degree (additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
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At least 8 years of hands-on SharePoint administration experience
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DoD 8140 IAT II-level certification (e.g. Security+ CE, or equivalent)
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Proven experience managing multi-server SharePoint farms
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Experience planning and executing SharePoint upgrades (2016 / 2019 to Subscription Edition or later)
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Strong understanding of:
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Windows Server administration
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Active Directory integration
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IIS configuration
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SQL Server for SharePoint
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Experience with PowerShell scripting for SharePoint administration
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Knowledge of SharePoint governance and best practices
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Key Competencies
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
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Excellent communication and documentation abilities
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
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Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status