IT SysAdmin

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.
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.
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.
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.
The Contractor shall provide:
~ monthly status report summarizing work completed, significant accomplishments, issues or risks, and planned work for the following month.
Period of Performance
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.
Windows Server administration
Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft 365 administration
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Intune
Group Policy
Enterprise Windows workstation deployment
VMware
Government or public-sector IT experience
Relevant Microsoft certifications
Contractor Responsibilities
Participate in project and operational meetings.
Communicate risks, issues, and dependencies promptly.
Monday Yes Tuesday Yes Wednesday Yes Thursday Yes Friday Yes Saturday No Sunday No

PST Shifts Start Time End Time Description ctive Shift 1 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Regular Day Yes

Candidate must be local or willing to commute or relocate.
Close to Salem with no overnight travel when in the Salem office.
Qualifications Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Others ctive Directory and Microsoft Entra ID Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others DNS and DHCP Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Enterprise Windows Workstation Deployment Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Group Policy Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Microsoft 365 Administration Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Microsoft Azure Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Microsoft Intune Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others PowerShell Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Technical documentation and troubleshooting Proficient (4-6 Years) No Skills Others Windows Server Administration Proficient (4-6 Years) No

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