Senior Systems Administrator

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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• Serve as the subject matter expert and technical lead for SharePoint Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft Power Platform including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Administer and optimize SharePoint on-premises and SharePoint Online overseeing architecture site design and enterprise content management.
• Build and support automation and business solutions using Microsoft Power Platform technologies while managing governance configuration and lifecycle of SharePoint sites Microsoft 365 Groups and Power Platform environments.
• Oversee identity and access management within Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) authentication methods and secure application integrations while troubleshooting complex issues across SharePoint Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.
• Maintain data management compliance and security practices such as Data Loss Prevention retention policies and data classification and monitor platform health adoption and performance.
• Contribute to platform strategy and support the implementation of new Microsoft 365 and Power Platform features.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

• SharePoint Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Power Platform
• Identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)
• Governance compliance and data protection practices

• Lead and manage SharePoint and Microsoft 365 administration and architecture
• Build automation and business solutions using Power Automate and Power Apps
• Troubleshoot complex issues and apply governance and security standards across platforms

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
• Five years of full-time professional experience in a related field.
• Possess or obtain within six months of hire: CompTIA Security Certification

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Advanced experience designing and administering SharePoint Online SharePoint on-premises or hybrid environments.
• Expertise with Microsoft Power Platform solution development including complex Power Automate workflows and Power Apps.
• Strong proficiency with automation and scripting tools such as PowerShell for Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience managing Microsoft 365 governance compliance or tenant-wide configuration in a large or complex environment.

The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBIs criminal history records.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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