System Administrator

Job : System Administrator

Job ID: WOC 603-4739-26

Location : Hybrid. Remote work is permitted when appropriate; however, the Contractor must be available to work onsite at ODA facilities in Salem, Wilsonville, or other agency locations as required

Client : State of OR( Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA))




Client Note : We expect the person to attend an in-person project meeting once per week in Salem, and any time the work requires an onsite presence (e.g. working on server room equipment tasks).

This role requires an onsite presence at least once per week in Salem, and as needed throughout the project. So long as that need is met, it doesn't matter where the candidate lives today

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.

II. Objective

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.

III. Scope of Services

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.

IV. Deliverables

The Contractor shall provide:

Professional systems administration services in accordance with this Statement of Work.

A monthly status report summarizing work completed, significant accomplishments, issues or risks, and planned work for the following month.

A monthly invoice reflecting approved hours worked during the reporting period.

VII. Desired Qualifications

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

VIII. Preferred Qualifications

Workspace ONE

VMware

Enterprise infrastructure modernization

Government or public-sector IT experience

Relevant Microsoft certifications

IX. Contractor Responsibilities

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