SharePoint Administrator/Developer

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$140,700 - $178,392 Annually for the SES.2 level
$168,780 - $214,032 Annually for the SES.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We have an opening for a SharePoint Administrator/Software Developer to support our M365 implementation of Copilot and SharePoint. You will work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment and focus on SharePoint administration, support, and development. This position is in the Information Technology Solutions Division (ITSD) working as part of the LivIT Workforce Enablement Team within the Computing Directorate.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Administer a SharePoint online implementation, including but not limited to monitoring, patching, service requests, incidents, and other DevOps support tasks.
• Collaborate with project team members, consultants, contractors, users, and business process owners to define, design, and implement SharePoint and Copilot based solutions.
• Participate in broad independent interactions with all levels of personnel.
• Perform tier 3 support and troubleshooting tasks. Tasks include performing work on service requests, incidents, maintenance activities, and other DevOps support tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.3 level

• Independently lead development efforts to provide innovative tools and solutions with a focus on Copilot which improve overall user experience and core SharePoint services.
• Manage advanced parallel tasks and priorities of customers and stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met, while leveraging team members’ skills.
• Provide knowledge sharing/mentoring with other team members.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with SharePoint as a SharePoint System Administrator in a large complex environment or similar equivalent experience.
• Experience developing custom solutions with SharePoint, Copilot or other comparable platforms or languages.
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing data governance policies that protect and constrain data to the need of the organization.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills for complex problems.
• Proficient interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate as part of a cohesive development team working with multiple customers and organizations simultaneously with time constraints and present and explain technical information to others.

Additional qualifications at the SES.3 level

• Advanced knowledge and significant experience designing and architecting complex SharePoint implementations or other comparable platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of and significant experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining software systems.
• Advanced experience with implementing data governance policies that protect and constrain data to the need of the organization.

Qualifications We Desire

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer with knowledge of Microsoft applications, such as Active Directory, MS PKI, or Office 365.
• Experience instrumenting, integrating, and utilizing leading AI technologies and large language models (LLMs), such as those developed by OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar organizations.
• Knowledge and experience with SharePoint governance and DLP practices.
• Experience with ServiceNow platform.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

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