IT System Administrator / Systems Engineer

Job Title: IT System Administrator / Systems Engineer

Location: Wilsonville, Oregon (near Portland) [ Only Locals Need ]

Work Model: Hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday onsite)
Duration: 1 Year Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced IT System Administrator / Systems Engineer to manage and support enterprise infrastructure, SaaS platforms, cloud integrations, and on-premise environments. This role requires strong technical expertise in identity management, Windows server environments, virtualization, networking, and security, along with the ability to support a hybrid and global workforce.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, security-focused, automation-driven, and capable of working independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide system administration ownership for third-party applications and SaaS solutions such as Atlassian, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, and others.
• Administer Windows Server technologies including:
• Active Directory
• DHCP
• DNS
• Network Policy Services
• Certificate Authorities
• Manage and integrate SaaS solutions with cloud-based IAM systems (SSO, MFA, SAML, Azure AD, etc.).
• Build, manage, and monitor on-premise data center environments including networking, hypervisors, virtual machines, and shared storage.
• Maintain infrastructure security and client authentication using internal PKI and NAC systems.
• Manage infrastructure backups, ensure policy compliance, and test/document disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BCP) processes.
• Develop documentation and processes to support adoption of new IT technologies and cloud applications.
• Configure and manage RMM or other IT monitoring systems.
• Implement security technologies to protect hybrid and remote workforce environments (e.g., Zero Trust, UEM).
• Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support for escalated infrastructure and systems issues for US and global users.
• Manage ticket queues using ServiceNow, Jira, or similar systems.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in IT systems administration and systems engineering.
• Strong scripting/automation skills using PowerShell, Bash/Shell, Python, Perl, or similar languages.
• Experience automating SaaS provisioning using REST APIs and SCIM.
• Solid understanding of:
• Active Directory
• Azure AD
• Enterprise identity & access management
• SAML-based authentication
• Knowledge of enterprise security concepts including PKI, certificates, and encryption.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Networking (Cisco/Meraki)
• Windows Server administration
• Storage systems (NetApp)
• Virtualization (VMware)
• Experience working in regulated environments (ISO 27001, ITIL, SOX, SOC).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload effectively.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related IT field (or equivalent work experience).
• MCITP (optional).
• ITIL Foundation Certification (preferred).