The Company
Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros. We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, along with supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support. Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies.

The Day Job

The SharePoint Solution in the on-premises production environment is comprised of SharePoint 2016, ADFS, a Custom Security Token Service, some other authentication components and is currently hosting the Intranet capability to local users and other parties via the custom authentication component, utilising the WCMS features and capabilities of SharePoint. 

This role requires knowledge and expertise of the SharePoint platform (servers) providing architectural oversight and direction on technology horizon scanning of change and roadmap input. The service provided is kept current using a lifecycle model to keep the solution relevant and current, this role must keep qualified and skilled in the latest SharePoint technology changes. 
 
SharePoint Online is used extensively across the enterprise for other workloads, primarily document and record management as well as delivery of Intranet style sites. 

The scope of the role is set to grow exponentially and there is considerable autonomy for the right person. The type of person who would fit well within our organisation is one who reflects our values, isn’t afraid to make decisions, can integrate and work harmoniously with different resolver groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural direction and governance of the SharePoint platform.
• Provide expert support, analysis, research, and advice into exceptionally complex problems.
• Deliver technical expertise on executive-level project teams.
• Extensive participation in IT project management tasks and work related to SharePoint.
• Fulfill service level agreements.
• Technical design for major changes to existing and new solution(s).
• Create, update and maintain design and support documentation including HLD, LLD, Build Instructions and Operations Guides. 
• Monitoring the SharePoint solution. 

Essential Skills

• SharePoint on premises experience. 
• Experience architecting, building, administering and supporting SharePoint 2016, 2019 and SharePoint Online deployments.
• Information Management Policies and Records Management experience of configuring. 
• WCMS experience of configuration and guiding customers with content management. 
• Office 365, specifically SharePoint Online. 
• Office 365 Team Sites, Groups and Communications Sites. In depth knowledge of Office 365 Security & Compliance
• Centre, specifically for DLP, Records Management, Retention, Data Governance and Content Search. 
• ADFS. 
• Claims Based Authentication. 
• PowerShell scripting knowledge. 
• Security architectural knowledge of building secure capabilities in an ISO 27001 certified environment. 
• Methodology knowledge of DEVOPS 

Qualifications In

• MS-300 – Deploying Microsoft 365 Teamwork 
• MS-301 – Deploying SharePoint Server Hybrid                  
• SharePoint Server 2016 with the 70-339 exam 
• Exam MS-302 – Microsoft 365 Teamwork Administrator Certification Transition

Full time permanent
Location Cheltenham
Security Clearance Level Must be able to obtain DV Clearance
Internal Recruiter Josh
Benefits 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.