SharePoint Platform SME

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Essential Skills & Experience

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 PowerShell.
Experience managing SharePoint security, permissions and governance.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues.
Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

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

Contract Details

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 rateIf you're an experienced SharePoint Platform SME with strong expertise in SharePoint Server Subscription Edition administration and maintenance, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your latest CV, availability and required day rate for consideration