Microsoft SharePoint Administrator

OVERVIEW
Must be a US Citizen
Duration - 13 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted
W2 with full benefits, 9/80 Work Schedule
Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.
Location - Pasadena, CA (onsite)
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
The US base pay range for this full-time position is $60-80/hr + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide a Microsoft SharePoint administrator who shall be a member of the Collaborative Hosting Platform Service (CHPS) service team within JPL's Collaboration & Engineering Platform Development group, reporting to the Group Supervisor. The administrator shall support the SharePoint platform, IIS/SQL hosting and other custom/COTS applications.

The administrator will support, configure, and develop the CHPS environments; including various SharePoint farms and services, including search, User Profile, BCS, and Excel services. The ESA will receive work instructions from the line management, product leads, and sponsors responsible for the platforms and websites.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support customers with all service related issues.
• Support development efforts for hosting within CHPS; including site backup and restore, procedure validation, and testing support.
• Develop operational procedures and provide training to support personnel.
• Analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures.
• Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with developers, stakeholders, and customers.
• Assist with software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.
• Research, test, and implement security and functional updates to services and applications within the CHPS infrastructure.
• Provide level 4 support for issues escalated from operations for CHPS services.
• Provide after hour support for maintenance activities and production deployments.
• Provide on-call support for resolution of after-hours issues within the CHPS platform.
• Liaise with service providers, operations, and customers to assist in resolving problems with CHPS framework, sites, and information.
• Lead tasks for the implementation of new solutions, improvements to existing solutions, and general maintenance.
• Develop and maintain user and technical manuals and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, with a minimum of six years of related experience; Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of four years of related experience; or PhD with two years of related experience.
• 6+ years' experience with implementing and maintaining SharePoint 2013/2016/2019 farms and services.
• 6+ years relational database and operating systems experience with MS SQL 2012/2016 databases.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and IIS administration.
• Advanced knowledge of network load balancing and Windows/SQL clustering.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL administration including backup and restore automation.
• Experience supporting Active Directory, ADFS, and federated authentication.
• Experience with SharePoint administration including management of service applications, web applications, site collection administration, solution deployment, and backup/restore via Central Administration and PowerShell.
• Understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio and Web systems architecture.
• Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies, including .Net Service Communication applications.
• Experience with agile software development, scrum, and kanban.
• Experience developing test cases and test plans.
• Experience in Information architecture and taxonomy development.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Advanced knowledge of applicable Laboratory policies and procedures, NASA policies and procedures, and government regulations.
• Able to communicate effectively with technical as well as non-technical personnel.
• Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.