Senior System Administrator - Identity and Access Management (Hybrid)

Senior System Administrator – Identity and Access Management (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a System Administrator for their Portland, Oregon location.  In this position, you will serve on the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team supporting Access Control and Remote Access administration in a Windows server environment. Access Administration support is performed using a combination of Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC), PowerShell scripts, and Windows Workflow management tools, following the Role Based Access Control (RBAC) model where accounts are placed into defined security groups, i.e., best practices for least privilege access. This System Administrator will also perform routine systems administration tasks (i.e., testing, configuring, migrating, upgrading, patching, enhancing, documenting, validating security compliance).

This hybrid position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits!  If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for System Administrator:

• As directed by the manager, act as the JNDI point of contact (POC) for access administration in support of the Help Desk ticketing and/or incident management requests for permissions to applications, files, and servers, via membership in security groups.
• Support the creation, deletion, and maintenance of security groups and their related memberships in the domains.
• Support Microsoft Active Directory by verifying security groups with IO, ISO, and Delegates, converting security groups to new Role Based Access Control (RBAC) methods, and migrating security groups as requested.
• Provide Microsoft Windows Active Directory support in the administration of directory maintenance and tasks.
• Provide automations and develop documentation for Identity and Access Management workflows.
• Maintain and administer IT systems software, applications software, and all configurations, as they pertain to the IAM program.
• Provide remote administration services.
• Provide technical expertise to Help Desk regarding calls related to Identity Management, Remote Access, and Account Administration.
• Resolve client service problems and disruptions related to access control problems.
• Provide required documentation for all corrective actions and/or system changes.
• Facilitate and participate in IT planning, analytical support, and coordination of technical resources.
• Perform analysis of system capabilities:
• Develop functional and system requirements.
• Validate IAM security requirements and implementation timelines.
• Provide system administration expertise for special projects, working with internal and external clients and vendors.
• Provide systems administration support for any new systems added to the company’s IT infrastructure, assisting with testing, configuration, integration, and implementation efforts.
• Create, develop / draft, and recommend cross-training and functional documentation of subject matter for internal audiences.
• Conduct User training on an individual or group basis as requested.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.

Requirements for System Administrator:

• U.S. Citizenship and valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
  • With an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in applicable fields, 8 years of experience is required.
  • With an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree not in applicable fields or without a degree, 10 years of experience is required.
  • Applicable Certifications may count for 1 year of experience.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with:
  • Windows Server Tools (such as Active Directory Users and Computers).
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • System administration support for Remote Access Administration.
  • Assistance in analysis of system capabilities.
  • Facilitating and delivering system training.
  • Participating in enterprise information technology planning.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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