Microsoft Purview Administrator

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 ID.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like PowerShell 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.