Windows Administrator

Windows Administrator

Remote

IPTA's Technology Solutions Team is passionate about providing our customers with technical solutions that satisfy their business needs. Through collaborative interactions with customers, team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), technical leaders, and partners we design practical solutions that solve real problems for major government and business organizations. As a member of our Technology Solutions group, you will work with a team of technologists focused on delivering innovative business solutions using emerging technologies through proven successful methods.

Our Team:

We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with "fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service." Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Ability to solve challenging business problems
• Self-directed professionals
• Hunger to continually learn and grow

Overview:

The Windows Administrator is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and securing Windows-based infrastructure that underpins identity, authentication, authorization, and access services. This role ensures the reliability, compliance, and performance of systems integrated with ICAM platforms and contributes to the delivery of secure identity solutions across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

Windows System Administration

• Manage, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
• Perform patching, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management
• Manage Active Directory-related OS components, Group Policies, and Windows authentication services
• Maintain DNS, DHCP, and other foundational Windows services supporting ICAM solutions

ICAM Platform Support

• Support ICAM applications hosted on Windows servers (e.g., federation services, access gateways, identity connectors, agent-based integrations)
• Ensure secure operations for identity-related services such as AD, ADFS, Azure AD Connect, or other federation/authentication services used in the program
• Assist with integration of identity services into enterprise applications and infrastructure

Security & Compliance

• Implement security controls, baselines, and compliance frameworks (CIS, DISA STIGs, or internal standards)
• Manage logs, event monitoring, certificate services, and PKI components backing ICAM capabilities
• Support audit requests and identity-related access reviews

Automation & Scripting

• Use PowerShell and automation tools (e.g., DSC, SCCM/MECM, Ansible, or CI/CD pipelines) to streamline administration and deployments
• Create scripts for repetitive tasks, reporting, and configuration management

Incident & Problem Management

• Troubleshoot Windows OS, AD, and ICAM application issues
• Participate in on-call support for identity platform escalations or critical incidents
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions

Collaboration

• Engage with ICAM architects, identity engineers, security teams, and application owners
• Support project deployments, environment builds, migrations, and modernization efforts
• Document system configurations, standards, and operational procedures

Requirements:

• US Citizen
• Active Secret clearance required
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (Must meet DOD IAT II Requirements)
• Strong expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows security
• Experience supporting identity-related technologies (ADFS, LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OAuth, PKI, certificate management)
• Familiarity with enterprise security and IAM concepts (authentication, SSO, MFA, RBAC, identity lifecycle)
• PowerShell scripting proficiency
• Experience with monitoring tools and log platforms (Event Viewer, Splunk, Sentinel, etc.)

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation.

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