Messaging & Collaboration Engineer (SharePoint & SQL Server)

About the role

The employer is looking for a Messaging & Collaboration Engineer with strong expertise in SharePoint and SQL Server administration. The role delivers secure, scalable and reliable collaboration services across on-premises, hybrid and Microsoft 365 environments.

Key responsibilities

• SharePoint administration: manage and maintain SharePoint farms and site collections, handle patching, upgrades and lifecycle management, define governance policies, support hybrid integration with Microsoft 365 and troubleshoot SharePoint issues.
• SQL Server administration: administer databases supporting SharePoint and other apps, monitor performance, manage backups, restore and disaster recovery, implement HA and DR solutions (e.g. Always On, clustering) and plan capacity.
• Automation: develop and maintain PowerShell scripts, generate reports on system health, usage and compliance.
• Security and compliance: enforce least-privilege access, secure configurations and audit readiness.
• Monitoring and reliability: set up monitoring and alerting, perform root cause analysis, take part in on-call support and resolve incidents within agreed SLAs, including initial client escalations.
• May deliver and test disaster recovery functions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Computing or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant certifications carry additional weight; Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert and Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are listed.
• 6+ years of experience managing enterprise-level SharePoint and SQL Server environments.
• Ability to work with internal and external resolver groups such as Service Providers and TAC.

Required skills

• SharePoint SE and online, Exchange Server and Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business Server
• Hybrid environments and migration strategies
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills