13 Aug 2012

Full-Time SharePoint Administrator

Metro Portland – Portland, Oregon, United States

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Job Description

Job Duties

Provide Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 and 2010 administration, development and deployment in a new environment
Plan and install service packs, hotfixes, updates and patches during off-peak time as required and communicate downtime to clients
Deploy new capabilities, including web parts, features and console applications to the SharePoint Servers
Work with a team of stakeholders to develop corporate Intranet site
Apply limited customizations to corporate Intranet site or templates
Implement a SharePoint backup, restore and disaster recovery plan
Work with key stakeholders to develop a SharePoint governance plan
Migration of SharePoint 2007 to 2010
Provide administration and deployment of Microsoft Project Server 2010
Configure out of the box features like Excel Services, approval workflows and InfoPath forms.
Manage user permissions and develop appropriate lifecycle documentation to support the design and deployment
System administration including configuration, checks and remedy off issues related to: AD Synchronization status, SQL Jobs (backup, portfolio or other scripts) Windows Task Scheduler jobs, Windows event logs reviews for error and warning; backups (SQL, template SharePoint IIS)
Conducts proper follow-up to ensure problems are resolved; creates documentation of the correct solution
Participates in evaluating business practices to establish systems design and implementation
Participates with users and other IT staff to define, develop, analyze and modify databases to support applications
Evaluates consultants’ work for adherence to standards. Evaluates responses to Requests for Proposal for technical acceptability
Researches consultants or products and makes recommendations for contracts or purchasing
Coordinates technical aspects of projects with consultants working on SharePoint development
Instructs clients in use of software. Develops documentation and training materials as required
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Broad understanding of and experience in the concepts, practices and procedures for SharePoint installation and system administration
Experience with configuration and administration of Windows Server environments, IIS, SQL Server 2005/2008, SharePoint 2007/2010, Project Server 2010
Proven experience in information security awareness, patch management and discipline in systems administration, especially backup and restore for disaster recovery
Working knowledge of AD synch, SSL, security, Kerberos and extending SharePoint beyond the firewall
Proficient with content management, document management and records management within a SharePoint environment
Experience with providing InfoPath, workflow, search and index solutions
Working knowledge configuring and supporting SharePoint web applications, permissions, site collections, desktop application integration and web parts
Involvement with Project Server installation and administration including resource management, leveling, and dependency tracking
Ability to listen and articulate problems and resolution in both verbal and written form
Ability to work as a member of a team to achieve Metro SharePoint services goals
Ability to detect, analyze, resolve and document complicated software problems and system issues
Ability to assist other staff members with difficult technical problems and to convey technical information to non-technical staff
Ability to evaluate complex, enterprise-wide and department business practices to establish systems design and implementation approaches
Ability to oversee large-scale projects and lead the project assignments of other staff
Ability to research complex system problems and apply appropriate fixes such as program changes, data export, patches, etc.
Ability to provide individual and group instruction on complex application concepts
Ability to maintain positive relationships with staff and members of supported departments
Ability to fulfill Metro’s employee values of public service, excellence, teamwork, respect, innovation and sustainability.