SiloSmashers, Inc. is a strategy, technology, and management consulting firm, founded in 1992, and located in Reston, Virginia. SiloSmashers delivers superior services and solutions to the public sector in the areas of project/program management, performance management, and IT security. The company provides innovative, collaborative business approaches, and proven methodologies that enable customers to break down organizational silos and optimize operational efficiency to achieve peak performance and mission success. Come join our team!

Summary:

The Systems Data Architect Level III will support a Solutions Delivery and SharePoint team as a part of a large, complex cybersecurity, engineering and PMO contract for a federal customer. The candidate will provide solutioning expertise, both technically and from a business perspective supporting SharePoint enhancements, maintenance, migration, and other activities in a SharePoint federal workspace. The candidate will be adept in leveraging current SharePoint and other existing technologies to develop and drive solutioning for the organization. In addition, the candidate will provide Mobile support and integration with other O365 applications (OneDrive, Teams).

The ideal candidate will be self-driven, possess the inherent interest to continue learning new technologies to solve problems and have a collaborative and continual improvement mindset in all facets of the role.

Job Duties:

• Evaluates architectural options and defines overall architecture of the system.
• Evaluates new and existing software products.
• Prepares cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to help management decide whether implementing the proposed system will be financially feasible.
• Designs, develops, implements, and maintains complex custom SharePoint applications.
• Provides subject matter expertise and technical consulting support on internal applications and interfaces.
• Provides solutions, mentors and guides project teams in development of modern business methods/utilities, identification of best practices, and creating and assessing performance measurements.
• Leads SharePoint Migration activities and Mobile support and integration with other O365 applications (OneDrive, Teams, etc.).
• Drives engagement with IT Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure development and deployment of solutions.
• Incorporates DevOps and Agile methodologies in implementing business solutions, mapping business strategies to Application Architecture and Delivery.
• Clearly communicates complex technical solutions with Stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with requester, engineering, operations and maintenance, compliance other stakeholders, and the project manager to identify current operating procedures, including applying expertise in Microsoft SharePoint product capabilities, customization, and development avenues to solve complex problems.
• Leverage Microsoft SharePoint technologies and resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation based on experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of general experience
• 5+ years of experience w/ Enterprise Software architecture.
• 5+ years of experience SharePoint 2013/2016 Administration and design.
• 5+ years of experience with Relational Database and operating systems.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory Administration.
• 5+ years of experience with writing, modifying, and running PowerShell Scripts
• 5+ years of experience consulting clients on potential SharePoint Solutions, client presentations, translating business requirements into technical requirements.
• Significant experience with O365 strategies/roadmaps.
• Experience transforming the vision of a SharePoint user request into a feasible solution
• Demonstrated experience with developing cost-benefit analysis, return on investment analysis, and analysis of alternatives for a technical or SharePoint solution.
• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing project review support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy supporting the federal workspace
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Deft ability to facilitate deeper technical sessions while clearly articulating highly technical discussions to non-technical stakeholders
• Effectiveness in the use of computer tools, e.g., spreadsheets and databases
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Experience in providing expertise towards the planning, executing and maintenance of a major SharePoint environment migration (i.e. SharePoint 2013 to 2016)
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a continuous process improvement culture
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand and effectively communicate technical concepts in a compelling, persuasive manner to non-technical persons.
• Excellent ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with numerous counterparts and rapport, including contract stakeholder and government representatives.
• Capable of working under tight deadlines and on several projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time and resource management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical/business solutions to personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to demonstrate extremely strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and work ethic
• Ability to work odd hours outside of standard schedule as needed, e.g. weekends or after normal work hours.
• COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SiloSmashers is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security. As directed by Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, effective December 8, 2021, SiloSmashers requires all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated before their start date (providing proof) or submit an accommodations request for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs after accepting and signing extended offer.

What we offer:

SiloSmashers offers its employees opportunities to be their best in careers in management and technology consulting. There is a place at SiloSmashers for experienced professionals, transitioning military personnel, new graduates, cleared professionals, and referrals from current SiloSmashers employees. At SiloSmashers you will do important work, surrounded by professional colleagues, in a company that is dedicated to client satisfaction.

SiloSmashers strives to offer an environment where employees can achieve everything that is important to them. To support this philosophy, we provide not only competitive compensation, retirement benefits, health benefits, and work-life and wellness programs, but also leave programs, and career growth opportunities. For more information please visit the SiloSmashers website at www.SiloSmashers.com.

SiloSmashers, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.