Lead SharePoint Administrator
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20319, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
M365, SharePoint & Power Platform, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a talented SharePoint 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, 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 Administrator, you will:
* Administer and support three SharePoint farms (development/test and production environments).
* Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning.
* Plan and execute upgrade projects to the latest version of SharePoint, including:
* Upgrade assessment and roadmap development
* Infrastructure planning and design
* Migration of content databases and service applications
* Testing, validation, and end-user support
* Manage patching, cumulative updates, and security configurations.
* Configure and maintain service applications (Search, Managed Metadata, User Profile, etc.).
* Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint-related issues across the environment.
* Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies.
* Manage permissions, governance policies, and compliance requirements.
* Work with SQL DBAs to maintain SharePoint databases.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical solutions.
* Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
* Design, deploy, and manage virtualize infrastructure using VMware vSphere, including ESXI hosts and vCenter Server
Qualifications
* U.S. Citizenship (Required)
* Active Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility
* Bachelor's degree (additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
* At least 8 years of hands-on SharePoint administration experience
* DoD 8140 IAT II-level certification (e.g. Security+ CE, or equivalent)
* Proven experience managing multi-server SharePoint farms
* Experience planning and executing SharePoint upgrades (e.g., 2016/2019 to Subscription Edition or later)
* Strong understanding of:
* Windows Server administration
* Active Directory integration
* IIS configuration
* SQL Server for Share Point
* Experience with Power Shell scripting for SharePoint administration
* Knowledge of SharePoint governance and best practices
Key Competencies
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Excellent communication and documentation abilities
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
* 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 $/Yr.
- USD $175,000/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
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