Azure and Windows Server Administrator / Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Position Title: Azure and Windows Server Administrator 
Location: Washington, DC
Clearance: Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance Required
Salary: $135K-$140K / Based on Years of Experience
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

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Position Overview
IBSS is seeking a Windows Administrator to support a Federal customer's on-premises and Azure-hosted Windows Server infrastructure. This individual performs day-to-day systems engineering and administration for Microsoft Windows Servers, patch management, 3rd-tier problem resolution, and security/vulnerability remediation, and supports Azure-based VDI and VPN environment, and systems documentation.

Key Responsibilities (Required)

• Provide systems engineering and administration for Microsoft Windows Servers, both on-premises and in Microsoft Azure.
• Perform day-to-day operational management of servers and application administration, including version upgrades.
• Perform capacity planning for Windows Server systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Support systems design and architecture activities, including optimization and virtualization.
• Install, configure, provision, and manage Azure resources; perform patch management via Azure Patch Management, WSUS, and SCCM.
• Maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) for Windows Server systems.
• Support change and configuration management for applications and databases hosted on Windows Server.
• Maintain systems documentation for Windows Server infrastructure.
• Support IT applications, database, and server security, including vulnerability remediation.
• Support incident response activities.
• Support Azure VDI environment and VPN access via Microsoft Azure.
• Manage Windows Server configurations, software installations, and system updates.
• Conduct regular security reviews and compliance checks within the Azure environment.
• Monitor and report network/systems vulnerabilities and trends at least monthly.
• Assist with annual system Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities.

Additional Responsibilities (Preferred / Nice To Have)

• Automate cloud deployments and assist with managing cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor cloud services for performance, cost, and security.
• Coordinate with development teams on system requirements and deployments.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional experience administering Microsoft Windows Server systems in both on-premises and Azure environments.
• 4 years of experience providing Windows and Azure administrative support.
• Experience with patch management tools/processes (WSUS, SCCM, or Azure Patch Management).
• Experience with systems/application change and configuration management.
• Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure in a Federal operations and maintenance (O&M) environment.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications such as Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• Experience supporting Department of Commerce or other federal civilian agency IT environments.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with federal Authorization and Accreditation (A&A)/Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Linux systems administration experience.
• Experience supporting Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Disaster Recovery planning and testing.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at