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Job Title: Student Information System (SIS) Administrator
Location: Remote
Salary Range: $85K-$95K - Dependent Upon Qualifications and Experience
Clearance: Must be able to Obtain a Security Clearance
Quantity: 2
Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026
To apply, please follow these steps:
- Visit https://ibsscorp.com/careers/
- Select the position you are interested in
- Review the job details, then click Apply Now
- Complete and submit your application
Description
IBSS is seeking an experienced Student Information System (SIS) Administrator to support a global K–12 education mission. This position provides hands-on administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and data management for the Follett Aspen student information system.
Working closely with government staff, school and district stakeholders, software vendors, and data engineering teams, the SIS Administrator will maintain reliable daily operations, improve student data quality, and support education data integration and SIS modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Administer the SIS: Manage application configurations, user accounts, security roles, permissions, reference tables, forms, workflows, and scheduled processes across production and nonproduction environments.
Support school operations: Configure and troubleshoot enrollment, registration, attendance, scheduling, grading, gradebooks, transcripts, assessments, special programs, and parent/student access.
Manage annual processing: Coordinate year-end rollover, school-year startup, student promotion, scheduling preparation, and related validation activities to maintain continuity of school operations.
Maintain data quality and reporting: Develop and maintain reports, extracts, imports, and exports; identify duplicate, incomplete, or inconsistent records; investigate root causes; and coordinate approved corrections and reporting validation.
Support integrations: Work with data engineers and vendors on Aspen-to-Ed-Fi field mapping, reference-code and descriptor alignment, export configuration, interface troubleshooting, and source-data validation.
Support modernization and migration: Document current business processes and requirements, evaluate proposed configurations, validate converted records, develop realistic test scenarios, and assist with implementation readiness and post-transition support.
Resolve issues and manage changes: Investigate escalated application and data issues, coordinate vendor support, test updates and fixes, document results, and support controlled deployment of approved changes.
Document and share knowledge: Maintain operating procedures, configuration records, troubleshooting guides, and user guidance; provide practical assistance and knowledge transfer to government and district personnel.
Required Qualifications
Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Five (5+) years of hands-on experience administering or supporting a K–12 student information system, including districtwide or enterprise-level configuration and operational support.
Experience with Follett Aspen or a comparable K–12 SIS, including user permissions, application configuration, reporting, imports/exports, and school-year processing.
Strong understanding of student information workflows, including enrollment, attendance, scheduling, grading, transcripts, and student transfers.
Experience investigating student data issues, validating reports and extracts, and coordinating corrective actions with technical and functional stakeholders.
Familiarity with the Ed-Fi Data Standard and education data exchange concepts, including field mapping, reference codes, and data validation.
Ability to translate operational needs into documented requirements, configuration changes, test cases, and clear user instructions.
Strong troubleshooting, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
Ability to satisfy the government's background investigation and system-access requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience administering Follett Aspen across multiple schools or districts.
Experience supporting a K–12 SIS implementation or migration, including conversion validation, user acceptance testing, cutover preparation, or go-live support.
Experience with special education data and workflows, including eligibility, individualized education programs, service records, reporting, and restricted access.
Working knowledge of SQL, advanced Excel, or comparable tools for data analysis and reconciliation.
Experience supporting DoDEA, another federal education environment, or a large, geographically distributed school system.
Bachelor's degree in information systems, education technology, computer science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant 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 HR@ibsscorp.com.
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 Recruiting@ibsscorp.com
Job Title: Student Information System (SIS) Administrator
Location: Remote
Salary Range: $85K-$95K - Dependent Upon Qualifications and Experience
Clearance: Must be able to Obtain a Security Clearance
Quantity: 2
Application Deadline: Sept. 30, 2026
To apply, please follow these steps:
- Visit https://ibsscorp.com/careers/
- Select the position you are interested in
- Review the job details, then click Apply Now
- Complete and submit your application
Description
IBSS is seeking an experienced Student Information System (SIS) Administrator to support a global K–12 education mission. This position provides hands-on administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and data management for the Follett Aspen student information system.
Working closely with government staff, school and district stakeholders, software vendors, and data engineering teams, the SIS Administrator will maintain reliable daily operations, improve student data quality, and support education data integration and SIS modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Administer the SIS: Manage application configurations, user accounts, security roles, permissions, reference tables, forms, workflows, and scheduled processes across production and nonproduction environments.
Support school operations: Configure and troubleshoot enrollment, registration, attendance, scheduling, grading, gradebooks, transcripts, assessments, special programs, and parent/student access.
Manage annual processing: Coordinate year-end rollover, school-year startup, student promotion, scheduling preparation, and related validation activities to maintain continuity of school operations.
Maintain data quality and reporting: Develop and maintain reports, extracts, imports, and exports; identify duplicate, incomplete, or inconsistent records; investigate root causes; and coordinate approved corrections and reporting validation.
Support integrations: Work with data engineers and vendors on Aspen-to-Ed-Fi field mapping, reference-code and descriptor alignment, export configuration, interface troubleshooting, and source-data validation.
Support modernization and migration: Document current business processes and requirements, evaluate proposed configurations, validate converted records, develop realistic test scenarios, and assist with implementation readiness and post-transition support.
Resolve issues and manage changes: Investigate escalated application and data issues, coordinate vendor support, test updates and fixes, document results, and support controlled deployment of approved changes.
Document and share knowledge: Maintain operating procedures, configuration records, troubleshooting guides, and user guidance; provide practical assistance and knowledge transfer to government and district personnel.
Required Qualifications
Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Five (5+) years of hands-on experience administering or supporting a K–12 student information system, including districtwide or enterprise-level configuration and operational support.
Experience with Follett Aspen or a comparable K–12 SIS, including user permissions, application configuration, reporting, imports/exports, and school-year processing.
Strong understanding of student information workflows, including enrollment, attendance, scheduling, grading, transcripts, and student transfers.
Experience investigating student data issues, validating reports and extracts, and coordinating corrective actions with technical and functional stakeholders.
Familiarity with the Ed-Fi Data Standard and education data exchange concepts, including field mapping, reference codes, and data validation.
Ability to translate operational needs into documented requirements, configuration changes, test cases, and clear user instructions.
Strong troubleshooting, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
Ability to satisfy the government's background investigation and system-access requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience administering Follett Aspen across multiple schools or districts.
Experience supporting a K–12 SIS implementation or migration, including conversion validation, user acceptance testing, cutover preparation, or go-live support.
Experience with special education data and workflows, including eligibility, individualized education programs, service records, reporting, and restricted access.
Working knowledge of SQL, advanced Excel, or comparable tools for data analysis and reconciliation.
Experience supporting DoDEA, another federal education environment, or a large, geographically distributed school system.
Bachelor's degree in information systems, education technology, computer science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant 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 HR@ibsscorp.com.
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 Recruiting@ibsscorp.com
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in system administrator jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience administering Windows Server or Linux in a production environment
- Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and user account lifecycle management
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and patch management tools and processes
- CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent vendor certification preferred
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your System Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to environment size
Hiring managers care whether you've administered 50 machines or 5,000. Specify your environment scale on your resume, including the number of servers managed, user counts, and whether you supported on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure.
List certifications in a dedicated section
CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft MCSA, and Red Hat RHCSA are screened by applicant tracking systems before a human reads your resume. Put certifications in their own labeled section near the top so they're never buried.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists system administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by your primary OS stack
A Windows Server shop and a Linux-first environment hire for different muscle memory. When searching for roles, filter by keywords like 'Active Directory', 'Group Policy', 'RHEL', or 'Ansible' to surface openings that match your actual daily-use skill set.
Prepare a live troubleshooting walkthrough
Many system administrator interviews include a scenario round where you diagnose a failing service or a permissions issue out loud. Practice narrating your diagnostic steps for common failure types, such as DNS resolution failures, storage alerts, and account lockouts, before your interview.
Negotiate scope, not just pay
In your final interview round, clarify on-call rotation frequency, change-window schedules, and ticket queue ownership. These details directly affect workload and burnout risk, and they're easier to negotiate before you accept than after you start.
System Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most system administrators?
The companies hiring the most system administrators right now include Empower AI, Raytheon, and Carson Solutions, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Healthcare networks, managed service providers, and state and local government agencies consistently account for a large portion of total openings.
How many system administrator jobs are remote?
About 34% of system administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies widely by employer type and industry. Cloud infrastructure and monitoring-focused roles are the most likely to be fully remote, while positions requiring hands-on hardware support, data center access, or on-site end-user support are almost always on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a system administrator?
Start by building a foundation in networking fundamentals, operating system administration, and basic scripting, either through a formal IT degree, a community college program, or self-study combined with home lab practice. Earn at least one vendor-neutral certification such as CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Server+. Then target a junior role such as IT support specialist or desktop administrator to gain production environment experience before moving into a full system administrator position.
Can you get hired as a system administrator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level system administrator roles exist, and employers filling them prioritize demonstrated hands-on ability over years of experience. Build a home lab running Windows Server or a Linux distribution, document what you've configured and why, and bring that documentation to interviews. Certifications like CompTIA A+ and Network+ signal baseline competency to hiring managers screening resumes without much professional history to evaluate.
What does the system administrator interview process look like?
Most system administrator interviews follow a two-to-three stage process. The first stage is a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and availability. The second is a technical interview with the IT manager or a senior administrator covering OS administration, networking concepts, and scenario-based troubleshooting. Some employers add a third stage that includes a practical exercise or a deeper conversation about the specific tools and infrastructure the team runs.
Where can I find and apply to system administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to system administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search by role, location, or specialization to narrow down the listings, then apply directly to each role that fits your background.
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