SharePoint Administrator

Role overview

An international manufacturing and technology-led business is looking for a SharePoint Administrator to join its Group IT Applications function. The role sits within a global digital collaboration and workplace technology environment, with responsibility for keeping Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online secure, scalable, and effective for teams across the organisation.

This position is best suited to someone with solid SharePoint administration experience who is comfortable working across governance, compliance, user support, and ongoing platform enhancement in a complex global setup.

The role is based in Kingscourt, County Cavan, with a hybrid arrangement requiring three days on site.

Permanent position. Candidates who hold Stamp 1G permission are welcome to apply.

What you will do

• Take ownership of day-to-day administration and support for the organisation’s global SharePoint Online environment.
• Partner with project teams and business stakeholders to understand needs and shape practical collaboration solutions.
• Roll out, document, and support new capabilities across SharePoint and Microsoft 365.
• Oversee site creation, permissions, governance controls, and lifecycle management for SharePoint spaces.
• Contribute to compliance, retention, and information governance work using Microsoft Purview.
• Track system health, storage usage, performance, and user adoption patterns.
• Make sure collaboration tools follow internal security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain policies, standards, and operating practices for the wider collaboration estate.
• Look for ways to improve automation, reporting, efficiency, and the overall user experience.
• Provide support, direction, and escalation handling for IT colleagues and users worldwide.
• Run training and knowledge-transfer sessions to encourage adoption and promote best practice.
• Act as the escalation contact for complex SharePoint and Microsoft 365 incidents.
• Spot risks early and suggest improvements or optimisations where needed.

What we are looking for

• At least 3 years of experience administering SharePoint Online environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools such as SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Entra ID, Purview, and ShareGate.
• Practical experience with data governance, retention rules, permissions management, and compliance controls.
• Clear understanding of SharePoint administration and governance in a large or globally distributed organisation.
• Experience applying security and access management best practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Comfort working independently while managing several priorities in a busy environment.
• Good working knowledge of IT service management and ITIL concepts.

Nice to have

• Experience coaching or supporting junior colleagues.
• Exposure to PowerShell, PnP PowerShell, or Microsoft Graph API.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Experience in enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 environments.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range of €50,000 to €60,000, plus additional compensation as applicable.
• Hybrid working pattern with three days per week on site in Kingscourt, County Cavan.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global organisation undergoing substantial digital transformation.
• Exposure to large-scale Microsoft 365 governance and collaboration projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Chance to deepen expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft 365, compliance, and modern workplace technology.

Additional information

Employment type: Permanent. Work location: Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, Ireland. Hybrid model: 3 days onsite. Open to candidates on a Stamp 1G permission.