Microsoft Purview Administrator

Microsoft Purview Administrator

Location:

Remote Work, TX, United States

Date Posted:
Aug 5, 2026

Category:
Information Technology

Subcategory:
Sys Administrator

Schedule:

Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel:
No

Minimum

Clearance Required:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work:
Remote

Benefits:

Description

SAIC is searching for a Microsoft Purview Administrator to help support on of our premier customers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the management and maintenance of our Microsoft Purview applications, with a focus on setting up and maintaining user accounts, ensuring system enhancements, and supporting the Microsoft 365 environment in a highly secure, classified environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test data governance and compliance policies, including data classification, labeling, and DLP policies. Monitor and optimize these policies to align with regulatory requirements.
• Deploy and configure Microsoft Purview and integrated Microsoft 365 services. Administer and manage role groups, custom roles, and permissions within the Purview portal.
• Mitigate risks by protecting sensitive data from internal and external threats. Implement information protection and insider risk management solutions. Respond to data protection incidents and participate in security investigations.
• Manage and support eDiscovery workflows, which includes data collection, search, and export for legal and compliance teams.
• Collaborate with data architects, analysts, IT, security teams, and business application owners to implement solutions and enforce governance best practices. Provide training and support to users on data protection tools and policies.
• Monitor Purview service performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and integration with other platforms. Conduct regular audits and assessments of data governance practices.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive IT experience.
• US Citizen, must be able to obtain a public trust clearance.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview administration.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data security, and compliance principles.
• Experience with data loss prevention (DLP), data classification, and sensitivity labeling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 environments and related services like Microsoft Entra .
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Power Shell is a plus.
• Experience with risk assessments and audits.
• Ability to develop and implement security and compliance policies.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit newsroom.