Toptal: SharePoint & Microsoft 365 / Copilot Automation Specialist

<img src="https://we-work-remotely.imgix.net/logos/0171/6044/logo.gif?ixlib=rails-4.0.0&w=50&h=50&dpr=2&fit=fill&auto=compress" /> <p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> <br /><strong>URL:</strong> <a href="https://www.toptal.com/">https://www.toptal.com/</a> </p> <h2>About the Role</h2> <p>We're looking for a SharePoint &amp; Microsoft 365 Automation Specialist to design and implement intelligent workflows, information architecture, and AI-enabled automation across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem — with strong emphasis on Copilot and Microsoft Purview. You'll be the person who turns SharePoint from a static document repository into a well-governed, automated, AI-augmented workspace. If you can architect information governance and build Copilot-powered automation with equal confidence, this role is built for that.</p> <h2>What You'll Do</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Design, build, and maintain SharePoint sites, document libraries, and information architecture</p> </li> <li> <p>Implement Microsoft 365 automation using Power Automate, Power Platform, and related tools</p> </li> <li> <p>Configure and optimize Microsoft Copilot capabilities across SharePoint and the broader M365 environment</p> </li> <li> <p>Implement data governance, information protection, and compliance controls using Microsoft Purview</p> </li> <li> <p>Design and enforce data classification, retention, and sensitivity labeling policies</p> </li> <li> <p>Build automated workflows that reduce manual effort across business processes</p> </li> <li> <p>Troubleshoot and resolve issues across SharePoint, M365 automation, and Purview configurations</p> </li> <li> <p>Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and translate them into technical solutions</p> </li> <li> <p>Maintain documentation for architecture, automation workflows, and governance policies</p> </li> <li> <p>Stay current on Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Purview feature updates and best practices</p> </li> </ul> <h2>What You Bring</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Strong hands-on experience with SharePoint architecture, administration, and site design</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with Microsoft 365 automation tools, including Power Automate and the Power Platform</p> </li> <li> <p>Hands-on experience configuring and deploying Microsoft Copilot within M365 environments</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong experience with Microsoft Purview, including data governance, compliance, and information protection</p> </li> <li> <p>Understanding of data classification, retention policies, and sensitivity labeling</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to translate business process needs into automated, governed technical solutions</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong troubleshooting skills across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem</p> </li> <li> <p>Solid communication skills for collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Nice to Have</h2> <ul> <li> <p>Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, SC-400, PL-200)</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) development</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with Microsoft Graph API for custom integrations</p> </li> <li> <p>Background supporting regulated industries with compliance-heavy requirements</p> </li> </ul> <h2>Why This Role</h2> <ul> <li> <p>End-to-end ownership: Own architecture, automation, and governance across the M365 ecosystem, not a single narrow tool</p> </li> <li> <p>Cutting-edge focus: Work hands-on with Copilot, one of the newest and fastest-evolving parts of the Microsoft stack</p> </li> <li> <p>Governance depth: Real responsibility for data protection and compliance through Purview, not just automation for its own sake</p> </li> <li> <p>Flexibility: Remote-friendly engagement structure</p> </li> </ul> <h2>How to Apply</h2> <p>Ready to bring SharePoint, Copilot, and Purview expertise to a modern M365 environment? Apply through Toptal here: https://www.toptal.com/talent/apply</p> <p><strong>To apply:</strong> <a href="https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-sharepoint-microsoft-365-copilot-automation-specialist">https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-sharepoint-microsoft-365-copilot-automation-specialist</a></p>