Microsoft & Power Platform Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced Microsoft Specialist with deep expertise in administering SharePoint, Teams, and the Power Platform. This role is crucial for leading platform migrations, managing change effectively, and ensuring robust security, compliance, and governance within their Microsoft 365 environment.

If you have advanced skills in PowerApps and Power Automate, along with experience in Microsoft Teams, Purview, and Power BI management, we want to hear from you.

Knowledge of SharePoint development is a valuable bonus.

You'll collaborate across teams and provide extensive user support to help them leverage Microsoft tools to their fullest potential.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Administration: Manage and optimize SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform environments to enhance collaboration and productivity across the organization.
• Power Apps Development: Optimize apps for performance, accessibility, and user experience across multiple platforms (desktop and mobile).
• Migrations and Change Management: Lead migrations for SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform. Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and high user adoption with minimal disruption.
• Security and Compliance: Oversee platform security settings, compliance, and governance within Microsoft 365. Focus on data governance.
• Oversee the integration of Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure AD) with our collaboration tools to provide a unified and secure user experience.
• Advanced PowerApps and Power Automate Solutions: Utilize your expertise to build complex workflows and custom applications that meet diverse business needs.
• Microsoft Teams, Purview, and Power BI Management: Manage and optimize these platforms to enhance collaboration and data analysis, aligning them with organizational goals.
• SharePoint Development (SPFx): Use SharePoint Framework to develop custom solutions that improve business workflows and platform functionality will be a bonus.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams to understand their needs and translate them into effective technical solutions using Microsoft 365 tools.
• User Support and Training: Provide comprehensive user support, including training sessions and detailed documentation, to help staff effectively use new tools and workflows.
• Automation with PowerShell: Use PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks across SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform, improving efficiency and consistency.
• Microsoft Graph API Utilization: Employ Microsoft Graph API to extend and integrate Microsoft 365 services, enabling seamless custom workflows and application development.
• Incident Management: Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related issues in SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, and Power BI. Coordinate with Microsoft Support when necessary to ensure timely resolution.

• Matric coupled with relevant tertiary qualification / certifications
• Proven background in administering SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate).
• Security & Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of managing security settings within Microsoft 365.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) and its integration within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Tenant Management Skills: Proficient in Microsoft 365 tenant management, user licensing, service health monitoring, and feature rollouts.
• Power Platform Proficiency: Advanced skills in PowerApps and Power Automate for building complex workflows and custom applications.
• Microsoft Teams, Purview, and Power BI: Experience managing and optimizing these platforms to enhance organizational collaboration and data analysis.
• SharePoint Development Skills: Experience with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) development is a plus.
• PowerShell Scripting: Proficiency in PowerShell for automating administrative tasks and improving efficiency.
• Microsoft Graph API Knowledge: Familiarity with Microsoft Graph API for extending and integrating Microsoft services.
• Troubleshooting Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills in SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, and Power BI.
• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, with experience in delivering user training and creating documentation.
• Collaborative Approach: Proven experience working cross-functionally to translate business needs into technical solutions using Microsoft 365 tools.