Systems Administrator

Novalink Solutions LLC • Salem, OR

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The objective is to provide senior-level systems administration services to support planning, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, operational readiness, and ongoing operations for ODA's technology environment during the engagement.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Monthly status report summarizing work completed, significant accomplishments, issues or risks, and planned work for the following month.
• Monthly invoice reflecting approved hours worked during the reporting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed