System Administrator Principal

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a SharePoint Designer in Chantilly, VA to support a government R&D program. The role requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly and involves developing, testing, and deploying web solutions with custom scripts, web parts, and advanced tooling.

You will administer government web-pages, manage permissions, and implement content workflows while collaborating with multiple functions to deliver enterprise solutions. Strong customer service and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/CS or related field with 9 years of experience, or equivalent substitutions.
• Client-side web technologies and JavaScript frameworks experience.
• InfoPath and SharePoint Designer for workflows.

Responsibilities

• Admin and design government web-pages and knowledge repositories across classified and unclassified domains.
• Manage site permissions, groups, user attributes, and pages/portals.
• Create and implement content workflows including task review and posting activity.
• Perform spot-checks and QA of posted content.
• Participate in website/portal design to maximize discoverability and access.
• Research modern web technologies to improve interfaces and workflow efficiency.
• Create visual concepts using JavaScript and AJAX, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Demonstrate visual expertise by gathering data from sources for engaging designs.
• Consult with customer to expand website scope and features.

Skills

JavaScript frameworks

SharePoint CSOM

HTML/CSS

Collaborative / team work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems or Computer Science or related field

Tools

InfoPath

SharePoint Designer

PowerShell

Job description

Job ID 2617986

Location Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-10-20

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Sys Administrator

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is looking for a SharePoint Designer to support a dynamic Research & Development program in Chantilly, Virginia. This position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly. The primary duties are to develop, test, and deploy web solutions using custom scripts, web parts and other advanced tool applications. We are looking for a motivated and self-driven individual with a background in information technology. Applicant needs to have strong customer service and communication skills and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform administration and design of government web-pages and knowledge repositories across multiple classified and unclassified domains
• Manage site permissions, groups, user attributes, and pages/portals
• Create and implement content management workflows, including task management, product review and approval, and posting activity
• Perform spot-checks and quality assurance of posted content
• Participate in website and portal design projects to maximize discoverability, readership, and access, within established government policies
• Research and implement modern web technologies to create innovative user interfaces and improve workflow efficiency.
• Create visual concepts by using JavaScript and other browser-based technologies such as, Asynchronous JavaScript and Extensible Markup (AJAX), jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Demonstrate visual expertise including gathering raw data from various sources and creating comprehensive and visually engaging designs.
• Consult with customer to define the strategy needed to expand and enhance the website in both scope of content and technical features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or another applicable field with 9 years of experience. Relevant years of experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Client-side development experience using JavaScript frameworks/libraries and other relevant front-end web technologies.
• Experience using InfoPath and SharePoint designer to create workflows and data view web parts.
• Experienced in enforcing site standards, including security policies, to ensure the governance policies and processes are maintained
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results; strong networking, interpersonal, customer service skills, team building and problem-solving skills with an ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment

Desired Skills

• Experience with other client-side technologies such as jQuery, CAML, XSLT, Rest API/ Web Services to be able to use the SharePoint client object model (CSOM) to query lists, manipulate list items and create on-demand reports and mashup of data to deliver content in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Familiarity with MVC/MVVM frameworks such as AngularJS, React, and .NET MVC is a plus.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, XSLT and Master Pages to deliver a user-friendly experience to the client
• Experience implementing solutions using SharePoint content types, lists, columns, web parts, features, page layouts, managed metadata keywords and other enterprise management features to provide collaboration solutions
• Experience developing PowerShell scripts

Clearance Requirement

• Candidates must have a TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.