SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Consultant - Contract - Columbia, SC

SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Consultant
Location: Columbia, SC Hybrid - 4 Days Remote and 1 Day Onsite Per Week.

Interview Process: 1 Round of Virtual or Onsite Interviews 
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 07+ Years

Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Project Scope:

We are seeking an experienced SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Consultant to support a Microsoft Office 365 Government G5 environment. The consultant will be responsible for SharePoint development, configuration, administration, security, Power Platform solutions, and day-to-day operational support.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with SharePoint Online, Office 365 Government, Active Directory, Power BI, PowerApps, PowerShell, and web technologies, along with an understanding of government security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Develop, test, modify, and deploy SharePoint sites, forms, and workflows.

·        Design solutions and system architectures aligned with business requirements.

·        Administer and maintain SharePoint sites and subsites.

·        Manage SharePoint permissions, security, layouts, structures, and content.

·        Provide technical support to SharePoint end users.

·        Monitor SharePoint usage and generate usage reports.

·        Perform site cleanup and remove unused sites.

·        Support Office 365 Government G5 environment management, permissions, and security.

·        Deploy custom-developed and third-party SharePoint solutions.

·        Configure SharePoint services and settings.

·        Develop and maintain SharePoint configuration and architecture documentation.

·        Create project, technical, and system documentation.

·        Manage site quotas and file-size limitations.

·        Create architecture diagrams and technology navigation maps.

·        Support Power BI and Power Platform solutions.

·        Collaborate with project teams, customers, and subject matter experts during system design and testing.

·        Assist with integrating systems to improve workflows, security, and data quality.

·        Support cybersecurity policies and procedures aligned with government security standards.

·        Assist with information risk management, data classification, confidentiality, and data protection.

·        Provide regular project and operational status updates.

·        Work with the M365 Solutions Manager to prioritize and schedule workloads.

·        Provide operational support outside traditional business hours when required.

Required Skills & Experience:

·        6+ years of experience with Microsoft Office 365 SharePoint.

·        6+ years of experience with security and data classification related to CDC, HIPAA, and CJIS requirements.

·        3+ years of experience designing and implementing state-level Public Health system architectures.

·        6+ years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory.

Preferred Skills:

·        Experience with Office 365 Power BI.

·        6+ years of experience with Azure Power Platform, Power BI, and PowerApps.

·        6+ years of experience with PowerShell scripting.

·        6+ years of experience with CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XML, and RSS.

·        Experience working with Microsoft Government cloud environments.

·        Knowledge of cloud security, Zero Trust principles, role-based access control, and secure configuration practices.

·        Experience with government cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements.

Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.