SharePoint Online Administrator (Microsoft 365) - contract

Location: Dublin (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Contract Length: Initial 6-month day rate contract with potential extensions We are seeking an experienced SharePoint Online Administrator in Dublin, Ireland to support the ongoing administration, governance, security and optimisation of a large Microsoft 365 environment within a key customer. The successful contractor will play a key role in managing SharePoint Online, supporting information governance initiatives, administering external access and guest users, and helping ensure the environment remains secure, compliant and fit for future growth. Administer and manage the SharePoint Online environment, including sites, document libraries, permissions and governance controls. Manage SharePoint site lifecycle processes, including provisioning, ownership reviews, archiving and decommissioning. Support implementation and administration of Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels. Assist with information architecture design, including site structures, metadata and navigation. Support SharePoint administration for Microsoft Teams-connected sites Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint Online issues and service incidents. Administer external users and guest access through Microsoft Entra ID. Review and optimise permissions, security groups, access controls and external sharing configurations. Conduct content audits, rationalisation and migration activities. Participate in governance forums, stakeholder meetings and project working groups. Provide recommendations, progress updates and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements The ideal candidate will demonstrate: 4+ years' experience administering and governing Microsoft SharePoint Online. Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102). Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 collaboration platforms. Experience working with: SharePoint Online administration Permissions and security management Site lifecycle management Information architecture Experience developing governance frameworks, policies and operational procedures. Experience reviewing and improving existing SharePoint environments through governance, security and operational enhancements. Degree in I.T., Computer Science or related field. Technical Skills Essential Microsoft SharePoint Online Administration Microsoft 365 Administration Microsoft Teams Microsoft Entra ID SharePoint Governance Permissions Management Information Architecture Content Management Security & Compliance Controls Site Lifecycle Management External Sharing & Collaboration Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Records Management Retention Policies