SharePoint AdministratorState of Mississippi – Department of EducationOn-site Required (must be local or relocate to Jackson, MS area) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Until 09/30/2024 (Extensions highly possible) Rate: $90/hr on W2 Shift Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (40 Hours per Week). OT: Rarely On call: During Module releases Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211 Background Check: Standard Background Check Closing on 5/8/2024 @ 3PM CST.Position DescriptionOTSS- MDEK12 – Mississippi Department of Education The Mississippi Department of Education has a current goal for every community to effectively use a World-Class Data System to improve student outcomes. This goal has an outcome to increase the availability of quality data to drive decisions that improve student outcomes. We are planning to satisfy this goal in part by modernizing our current student information system along with improving the quality of data in connected systems. This will include web-based application development, and creation of dashboards and reports that will improve access, accuracy and ease of use for all stakeholders.Job DescriptionThe SharePoint Administrator will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and guiding the progression of SharePoint to leverage optimal workflows that are aligned to achieve organizational business goals and objectives.Education LevelBachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science or equivalent or 5 years of experience using SharePoint. Advanced knowledge of business process analysis and function specification.
Experience working with and communicating cross-functional groups (development, QA, production, stakeholders, etc)Required Skills/ExperienceMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePoint ServerActive Directory and Azure Active DirectoryExperience with Education domain experience with State/ Federal GovernmentExp with Student Information system.Thorough understanding and hands on experience using Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)Thorough understanding and hands on experience using Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016Thorough understanding and hands on experience using Active Directory and Azure Active DirectoryThorough understanding of best practices regarding farm design and security permissionsExperience with migrating from on-prem SharePoint to SharePoint OnlineExperience with ADFS, Azure AD Connect, and modern authentication methods such as OAuthExcellent communication skills both written and verbal.Experience in writing technical documentationWorking knowledge of SharePoint workflowsBachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science or equivalent or 5 years of experience using SharePoint.Advanced knowledge of business process analysis and function specification.Experience working with and communicating cross-functional groups (development, QA, production, stakeholders, etc)Three (3) references of submitted candidates required. Please provide the following information. Must submit with resume.· First/last name of reference · Title · Company Name · Job title of contractor while reporting to this supervisor/manager · Telephone number · Email Address (if available) Compensation: $90.00 per hour