SharePoint Platform SME

SharePoint Server Subscription Edition | Inside IR35 | ASAP Start | Contract until January 2027

We're partnering with a prestigious London-based law firm to secure an experienced SharePoint Platform SME to take ownership of the firm's SharePoint Server Subscription Edition platform. This is a fantastic opportunity for a SharePoint specialist with strong platform, infrastructure and administration expertise to support a business-critical collaboration environment.

This role is primarily focused on platform maintenance, optimisation, governance and support
, rather than development. While predominantly remote, candidates should be willing and able to travel to London on occasion for stakeholder meetings, workshops and project activities.

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the SharePoint Server Subscription Edition platform.
• Manage the ongoing maintenance, health, performance and availability of the SharePoint environment.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve platform-related issues.
• Perform platform upgrades, patching and configuration management.
• Manage SharePoint security, permissions and governance.
• Support business and technical teams with platform-related queries and improvements.
• Work closely with infrastructure, security and application teams to ensure platform stability and compliance.
• Contribute to future platform strategy, best practice and roadmap planning.

• Strong hands-on experience supporting and administering SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
  .
• Deep understanding of SharePoint architecture, farm administration and platform maintenance.
• Experience with SharePoint patching, upgrades, backup and recovery processes.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, IIS and Power Shell.
• Experience managing SharePoint security, permissions and governance.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.

• Experience with SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of SharePoint migration and hybrid environments.
• Experience with in legal, professional services or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Azure and wider Microsoft collaboration technologies.

• Role: SharePoint Platform SME
• Client: Leading London Law Firm
• Location: Remote with occasional travel to London
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Until 31st January 2027
• Rate: Competitive day rate