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AIS (Applied Information Sciences) · 1 month ago

Microsoft System Engineer & SharePoint Farm Administrator

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$121K/yr - $182K/yr

8+ years exp

AIS (Applied Information Sciences) is a mission-driven company that values collaboration and continuous growth. They are seeking an experienced Microsoft System Engineer & SharePoint Farm Administrator to manage and optimize Windows Server environments and administer complex SharePoint farms in a secure, hybrid federal environment.

Cloud ComputingConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain Windows Server 2016 and newer environments (patching, upgrades, performance tuning)

Design, implement, and support virtualized infrastructure (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)

Coordinate with enterprise service delivery teams (ICAM, Cyber Security, domain admins, etc.) for integration and compliance

Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and proactively address risks to stability and security

Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures

Support enterprise authentication, access management, and security controls per federal standards

Participate in planning and execution of system migrations, upgrades, and technology refreshes

Provide Tier 3 support for escalated issues and mentor junior engineers

Administer and maintain SharePoint Subscription Edition farms, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades

Manage hybrid SharePoint environments, integrating on-premises farms with SharePoint Online

Monitor farm health, performance, and capacity; implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

Configure and manage service applications, web applications, site collections, and permissions

Troubleshoot and resolve farm-level issues, including connectivity, authentication, and integration with enterprise services

Collaborate with stakeholders to support business solutions and ensure secure, compliant SharePoint operations

Develop and enforce best practices for SharePoint farm administration, governance, and security

Stay current with SharePoint Subscription Edition and Online features, updates, and federal compliance requirements

Qualification

SharePoint Farm AdministrationWindows Server 2016+Virtualized InfrastructureHybrid SharePoint EnvironmentsEnterprise AuthenticationFederal Cybersecurity StandardsTroubleshooting SkillsRelevant CertificationsDocumentation SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)

8+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in system engineering and SharePoint farm administration

Active TS/SCI clearance required

Advanced knowledge of Windows Server 2016+ and Active Directory

Experience with virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V)

Expertise in SharePoint Subscription Edition farm administration (installation, configuration, patching, upgrades)

Experience managing hybrid SharePoint environments (on-premises and SharePoint Online integration)

Familiarity with enterprise authentication, PKI, and identity management (ICAM)

Understanding of federal cybersecurity standards and compliance

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for infrastructure and SharePoint farm issues

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional enterprise teams

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Preferred

Experience supporting classified environments (yellow/red networks) highly desirable

Relevant certifications (Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, SharePoint Hybrid, VMware Certified Professional, etc.) are a plus

Benefits

Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.

Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.

Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.

Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

Company

AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

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AIS (Applied Information Sciences) specializes in IT transformation and AI solutions for large commercial and federal enterprises, delivering compliant and transformative cloud and data solutions that speed up time to value, sunset legacy technology, and accelerate innovation.

Founded in 1982

Reston, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees