Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator // Local to Oregon

Job Description: Senior Systems Administrator

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)

635 Capitol St NE Salem, Oregon 97301-2532

Candidate must be within 50 miles

Portland, Eugene, Bend, etc. Close to Salem with no overnight travel when in the Salem office.

Position Overview

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to provide senior-level systems administration services in support of two major technology modernization initiatives: the Data Center Modernization (DCM) Project and the Mac to Windows Transition Project. This role will augment internal staff and provide critical technical expertise throughout these initiatives while also assisting with day-to-day operational support.

Employment Details

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Department	Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
Contract	Work Order No. 603-4739-26 under Master Agreement #14PSX0338AA
Participating Addendum	No. 9436 with Covendis (uWork.com, Inc.)
Service Commencement Date	September 1, 2026
Service End Date	February 28, 2027 (6-month initial term; extension possible by amendment)
Work Location	Hybrid Remote work permitted when appropriate; onsite presence required at ODA facilities in Salem, Wilsonville, or other agency locations as needed
Reporting Structure	Reports to ODA Project Managers and IT Leadership

Key Responsibilities

Project Support

• Support the Data Center Modernization and Mac to Windows Transition projects through planning, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, and operational readiness
• Assist with server migrations, identity modernization, domain consolidation, and infrastructure modernization
• Participate in testing, pilot deployments, production implementations, and troubleshooting

Systems Administration

• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Azure, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure
• Support Microsoft Intune, Group Policy, endpoint management, Windows imaging, workstation deployment, and device lifecycle management
• Provide Tier III technical support and assist with day-to-day operational systems administration activities as assigned

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer materials
• Prepare and submit a monthly status report summarizing work completed, significant accomplishments, issues or risks, and planned work for the following month

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with ODA staff, project managers, vendors, and stakeholders
• Communicate risks, issues, and dependencies promptly
• Participate in project and operational meetings
• Follow all applicable security and confidentiality requirements

Required Qualifications (Desired)

• Proven experience with Windows Server administration
• Expertise in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Microsoft Intune endpoint management
• Group Policy management
• Enterprise Windows workstation deployment
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• DNS and DHCP administration
• Strong technical documentation and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workspace ONE
• VMware virtualization experience
• Enterprise infrastructure modernization experience
• Government or public-sector IT experience
• Relevant Microsoft certifications

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring flexibility to work both remotely and onsite. The contractor must be available to work at ODA facilities in Salem, Wilsonville, or other agency locations as project needs dictate. The role requires collaboration with internal ODA staff, external vendors, and various stakeholders across state agencies.

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount of Experience	Candidate Experience
Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)
DNS and DHCP	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)
Enterprise Windows Workstation Deployment	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)
Group Policy	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)
Microsoft 365 Administration	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)
Microsoft Azure	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)
Microsoft Intune	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)
PowerShell	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)
Technical documentation and troubleshooting	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)
Windows Server Administration	No	Proficient (4-6 Years)