System Administrator - Candidate must be Local to Salem, OR

Systems AdministratorLocation: Salem, OR - Hybrid. Remote - Contractor must be available to work onsite when needed. Candidate must be local within 50 miles. Duration: 6 months.Objective: Provide senior-level systems administration services to support planning, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, operational readiness, and ongoing operations for client's technology environment during the engagement.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.Desired Qualifications:Windows Server administrationActive Directory and Microsoft Entra IDMicrosoft 365 administrationMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft IntuneGroup PolicyEnterprise Windows workstation deploymentPowerShellDNS and DHCPTechnical documentation and troubleshootingPreferred Qualifications:Workspace ONEVMwareEnterprise infrastructure modernizationGovernment or public-sector IT experienceRelevant Microsoft certificationsContractor 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. Information Resource Group