SharePoint / CMS Architect

Hybrid – Baltimore, MD (1 Week Onsite Per Month Required)
Long-Term Contract (36+ Months)
W2 Employment Only

We are seeking a highly capable SharePoint / Content Management System Architect to support a large-scale enterprise web and collaboration environment, including modernization and CMS migration initiatives.

This role requires architectural leadership, strong hands-on technical depth, and production troubleshooting expertise.

This is not an entry-level or administrative role.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

We are operating under a short submission timeline.

Applicants must:

Be highly responsive (same-day communication required during submission phase)
Be available for rapid screening conversations
Provide required documentation immediately upon request

Failure to respond promptly to emails, texts, or calls will result in disqualification.

**Required Immediately Upon Request**:

Copy of Bachelor’s Degree (transcripts alone are not accepted)
Copies of relevant certifications
Updated resume (8-page maximum)
Original version of resume
Completion of qualification summary template (provided)

If you are not prepared to move quickly and provide documentation, please do not apply!

Employment Structure

W2 only
No C2C
No third-party submissions
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship requirements

Location Requirement (Non-Negotiable)

Hybrid – Baltimore City, MD
40% onsite
Minimum one full week onsite per month
Additional onsite presence required during system rollouts
Local candidates strongly preferred
Out-of-area candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense

Background Requirement

All selected candidates will be subject to a State background investigation as a condition of employment.

Required Qualifications (Must Meet All)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field (required)

Experience

10+ years designing and implementing IT application systems
6+ years designing enterprise-level SharePoint or CMS platforms
Served as architecture lead on at least one major implementation
Experience supporting public-facing websites
Experience managing multiple web/internet projects

Required Technical Expertise

Demonstrated hands-on experience with:

Enterprise SharePoint architecture (Online and/or On-Prem)
CMS platforms (Drupal strongly preferred)
SharePoint-to-CMS migration initiatives
Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint Online, Teams, Power Platform)
Azure services and integrations
API integrations and secure authentication models
Git-based source control and CI/CD
Dev / QA / Prod environment promotion
WCAG / ADA / Section 508 accessibility compliance
Role-based access and governance design
Production troubleshooting (performance, permissions, integrations)
Workflow automation (Power Platform, Nintex, or similar)

Key Responsibilities

Architect and govern enterprise SharePoint and CMS platforms
Support large public-facing website operations
Lead modernization and CMS migration initiatives
Establish architectural standards and governance guardrails
Produce current-state and target-state architecture documentation
Support release cycles and CI/CD processes
Provide Tier 2/3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Implement accessibility-first design patterns
Mentor internal technical teams

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

If selected can you provide a copy of your bachelor's degree within 24hrs?
Are you able to respond to calls, emails, or texts the same business day during the submission phase?
Have you served as the architecture lead on a major SharePoint or CMS implementation?
Do you have hands-on experience implementing WCAG, ADA, or Section 508 accessibility standards?
What city and state are you currently located in?
What level of CMS migration experience do you have? (a) Led a SharePoint-to-Drupal or similar migration, (b) Contributed technically to a CMS migration, (c) No direct migration experience
What is your target annual base compensation?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

IT: 10 years (Preferred)
IT application architecture: 10 years (Preferred)
enterprise-level SharePoint or CMS architecture: 6 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Baltimore, MD 21201 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21201

RightDirection Technology Solutions, LLC

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