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) | |
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