SharePoint Administrator

Toronto, ON
$144,800-171,950 per year
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

SharePoint AdministratorAvanade is seeking an experienced Manager-level SharePoint Administrator who excels at managing and optimizing enterprise scale SharePoint environments across Microsoft 365. This is a hands on, operational and governance focused role where you will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and ongoing health of SharePoint Server and SharePoint Online, ensuring the platform is secure, performant, compliant, and aligned with organizational collaboration and content management needs.Success in this role means partnering closely with IT, security, compliance, and business stakeholders to enable effective use of SharePoint, while enforcing governance, lifecycle management, and best practices across sites, content, and integrations with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Viva, and the Power Platform.Come join usThere is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person?Are you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together we do what matters.What you’ll do

Administer and support SharePoint Server and SharePoint Online within a Microsoft 365 environment, including site collections, permissions, sharing, and tenant‑level configuration.
Monitor platform health and performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with Microsoft Support as needed.
Implement and maintain governance, security, and compliance standards, including support for Microsoft Purview capabilities.
Define and support information architecture and content management best practices.
Enable and support integrations with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Viva Connections, Power Platform, and Copilot.
Collaborate with technical teams on automation, integrations, and solution enhancements.
Provide Tier 2/3 support, contribute to adoption and training efforts, and recommend continuous platform improvements aligned with Microsoft 365 updates.

.Skills and ExperienceRequired

3+ years of experience administering SharePoint Online within a Microsoft 365 environment and/or SharePoint Server in an on‑premises environment.
Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture, including Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive.
Experience with SharePoint security models, permissions, and sharing configurations.
Hands‑on experience using PowerShell for SharePoint Online administration.
Knowledge of governance, compliance, and information management principles.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and clearly communicate solutions.

Preferred

Experience with Microsoft Purview, including retention, records management, and eDiscovery.
Familiarity with PnP PowerShell, site provisioning frameworks, or automation tools.
Exposure to SPFx, Power Platform, and low‑code/no‑code solutions.
Experience supporting intranet solutions and Viva Connections.
Understanding of Copilot readiness, content quality, and permission hygiene.
Knowledge of Identity technologies (AD, Entra ID, Entra ID Connect, ADFS, WAP).
Knowledge of Windows Server, IIS, and SQL Server.
Microsoft certifications such as MS‑102, MS‑900, or SC‑900.

About youCharacteristics that can spell success for this role:

Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to balance governance with usability and business agility
Collaborative mindset with IT, security, and business teams
Proactive approach to platform health and continuous improvement
Clear written and verbal communication skills

Enjoy your careerAs you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!Some of the best things about working at Avanade:

Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

A great place to workAs you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.Create a future for our people that focuses on

Expanding your thinking • Experimenting courageously • Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by

Empowering every voice • Encouraging boldness • Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by

Amazing the client • Prioritizing what matters • Acting as one

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand-new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.See more information on our benefits here: Canada Employee Benefits | AvanadeRole Location Annual Salary Range
Toronto $144,800 - $171,950
Calgary $144,800 - $171,950
Vancouver $144,800 - $171,950
Ottawa $144,800 - $171,950
Montreal $131,636 - $156,318.

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