Senior SharePoint Administrator

Job ID: 2614965

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-27

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Knowl/Collab Engr

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: ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is looking for a Senior SharePoint Administrator will assist in the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of the organization's Microsoft SharePoint environment. This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to grow their skills in SharePoint administration, Microsoft 365, and enterprise collaboration platforms. The successful candidate will also possess strong customer service skills, ensuring end users receive prompt, professional, and effective support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the administration and maintenance of SharePoint Online and/or SharePoint On-Premises environments
• Create and manage SharePoint sites, libraries, lists, and permissions
• Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint folder and file permission issues, including broken inheritance, incorrect access levels, and unauthorized access concerns
• Investigate and correct permission misconfigurations at the site, library, folder, and file level
• Provide excellent customer service when working with end users to identify and resolve access-related and general SharePoint issues in a timely and professional manner
• Serve as a friendly and knowledgeable point of contact for SharePoint-related support requests, ensuring a positive experience for all users
• Assist with user account management, access control, and security group assignments
• Help monitor system performance, storage, and usage reports
• Support the migration of content and data to SharePoint
• Create and maintain basic documentation, guides, and training materials for end users
• Assist in the development and implementation of SharePoint governance policies
• Collaborate with IT team members on Microsoft 365 integrations (Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate)
• Participate in testing updates, patches, and new features before deployment
• Escalate complex issues to senior administrators as needed
• Follow up with end users after issue resolution to ensure satisfaction and confirm problems have been fully addressed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
• 5 years of experience with SharePoint administration or a similar role
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
• Basic understanding of SharePoint Online and/or SharePoint Server
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot SharePoint folder and file permission issues, including understanding of permission inheritance, sharing settings, and access control lists
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, OneDrive, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of user permissions and Active Directory / Azure Active Directory
• Proven customer service skills with the ability to handle support requests professionally, patiently, and efficiently
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-900, MS-700, or MS-300)
• Experience with Power Automate or Power Apps
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, or JSON for SharePoint customization
• Familiarity with SharePoint governance and compliance best practices
• Experience with SharePoint migration tools (e.g., ShareGate, SPMT)
• Experience using SharePoint admin tools and audit logs to investigate permission and access issues
• Prior experience in a helpdesk or IT support role with a customer-facing focus

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent customer service skills with a professional and approachable demeanor
• Ability to remain patient and empathetic when assisting users of varying technical skill levels
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong understanding of SharePoint permission structures including site owners, members, visitors, and custom permission levels
• Ability to clearly explain permission-related issues and resolutions to non-technical end users
• Commitment to providing a high level of service and ensuring end user satisfaction

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .