Work Model Hybrid

Seeking a Sr Systems Admin with strong Windows Server experience, as well as AD and Entra ID, MS 365, MS Azure, and PowerShell. Ideal candidates will also have experience with Workspace ONE and VMware, relevant certifications, and Government or Public-Sector IT experience.

SUMMARY

 The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is seeking a contractor to provide senior-level systems administration services to support planning, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, operational readiness, and ongoing operations for ODA’s technology environment.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is undertaking two major technology modernization initiatives: the Data Center Modernization (DCM) Project and the Mac to Windows Transition Project. These projects establish the foundation for ODA's enterprise technology strategy by modernizing identity services, infrastructure, server environments, endpoint management, and workstation platforms. ODA requires an experienced Systems Administrator to augment internal staff and provide technical expertise throughout these initiatives while also assisting with operational support as needed.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Perform services professionally and in accordance with ODA standards
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Participate in project and operational meetings
• Communicate risks, issues, and dependencies promptly
• Follow all applicable security and confidentiality requirements
• Support the Data Center Modernization and Mac to Windows Transition projects
• 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
• Assist with server migrations, identity modernization, domain consolidation, and infrastructure modernization
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer materials
• Participate in testing, pilot deployments, production implementations, and troubleshooting
•  Provide Tier III technical support and assist with day-to-day operational systems administration activities as assigned
• Coordinate with ODA staff, project managers, vendors, and stakeholders
• Perform other related systems administration duties necessary to support project and operational objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

 Required:

• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Intune
• Group Policy
• Enterprise Windows workstation deployment
• PowerShell
• DNS and DHCP
• Technical documentation and troubleshooting

Preferred:

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

This is a contract opportunity with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.