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

IBSS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IBSS is seeking a Microsoft 365 & Azure Administrator/Engineer to support a secure federal enterprise environment. You will manage Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Entra ID, while leading migrations and automating tasks with PowerShell.

The role requires hands-on operational capability in tenant, server, and hybrid migrations, maintaining security, compliance, and reliability in an onsite environment. Remote work is not indicated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and Exchange Online.
• Experience migrating Microsoft 365/Exchange (hybrid, cutover, staged).
• Azure AD administration including Conditional Access and MFA.
• PowerShell scripting for automation and operations.
• Experience supporting cloud/hybrid migrations (tenant/server).
• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret or Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online environments, including mailbox administration and tenant operations.
• Lead end-to-end Microsoft 365 and Exchange migrations, including hybrid, cutover, and staged approaches.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including identity synchronization, CA, and MFA.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate administration, migrations, reporting, and runbooks.
• Support hybrid cloud, server, and tenant migration activities with minimal downtime and security alignment.
• Troubleshoot identity, authentication, and messaging issues in a secure environment.
• Document configurations and production runbooks; support change management and compliance.
• Manage Windows Server environments (AD/DNS/DHCP/GPO).
• Support and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
• Provide Azure infrastructure administration support (VMs, networks, security).
• Exposure to DevOps/Kubernetes/AKS is a plus.

Skills

M365 Admin

Exchange Online

Azure AD

PowerShell

Hybrid migrations

Identity mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Job description

Position Title: Microsoft 365 & Azure Administrator

Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance Required

Salary: $1350K-$150K / Based on Years of Experience

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Position Overview

IBSS is seeking a Microsoft 365 & Azure Administrator/Engineer to support a secure federal enterprise environment. This role is primarily responsible for Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online administration and migrations, identity and access management (Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD), Windows Server services, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and PowerShell automation.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, operationally strong, and comfortable leading and executing tenants, server, and hybrid migration activities while maintaining system reliability, security, and compliance in an onsite environment.

Key Responsibilities (Required)

• Manage and support Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online environments, including mailbox administration and tenant operations
• Lead end-to-end Microsoft 365 and Exchange migrations, including hybrid, cutover, and staged migration approaches (planning, execution, validation, stabilization)
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including identity synchronization, Conditional Access, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate administration, migrations, reporting, and operational tasks (repeatable runbooks, scheduled automation, audit outputs)
• Support hybrid cloud, server, and tenant migration activities, ensuring minimal downtime and alignment to security/compliance requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity, authentication, and messaging issues in a secure environment
• Document configurations and production of operational runbooks; support change management and compliance requirements

Additional Responsibilities (Preferred / Nice To Have)

• Manage Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Support and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments
• Azure infrastructure administration support as needed (VM concepts, resource groups, networking/security fundamentals)
• Exposure to DevOps collaboration and/or Kubernetes/AKS (helpful, not required)

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in systems administration / cloud administration / messaging & identity engineering role
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft 365 administration and Exchange Online operations
  • Microsoft 365 / Exchange migrations (hybrid, cutover, staged)
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, including Conditional Access and MFA
  • PowerShell scripting for automation and operational support
  • Supporting cloud/ hybrid migration activities (tenant and/or server)
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

• Windows Server (AD/DNS/DHCP/GPO)
• AVD experience
• Azure infrastructure beyond identity (VMs/networking/security fundamentals)
• DevOps/Kubernetes/AKS exposure
• Federal/higher-regulated environmental experience

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 https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law.

Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at [e-mail].

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 [e-mail]