Local Windows Admin with Active Directory

your Jared; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is seeking a senior Systems Administrator to augment staff for two major modernization initiatives: Data Center Modernization and Mac to Windows Transition. You will support identity services, infrastructure, endpoint management, and workstation platforms across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities include planning, deployment, testing, documentation, and day-to-day ops, with onsite work in Salem and some remote flexibility as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Windows Server environments and AD/Entra ID.
• Proficient with DNS/DHCP and enterprise workstation deployment.
• Strong Group Policy and Microsoft 365 administration knowledge.
• Familiarity with Azure, Intune, and PowerShell scripting.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and troubleshoot issues.
• Experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure and device lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level systems administration for Data Center Modernization and Mac-to-Windows programs.
• Administer Windows Server, AD, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Azure, DNS/DHCP.
• Support Intune, Group Policy, endpoint management, imaging, and deployment.
• Assist with migrations, identity modernization, and infrastructure modernization.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and SOPs; transfer knowledge.

Skills

Active Directory

Entra ID

DNS/DHCP

Windows workstation deployment

Group Policy

Microsoft 365 Administration

Azure

Intune

PowerShell

Documentation & troubleshooting

Windows Server Administration

Tools

Workspace ONE

VMware

Job description

Job ID: OR-WOC 603-4739-26 (98590811)

Hybrid/Local (Salem ONLY) Windows Admin (15+) with Active Directory/Group Policy, Entra ID, Workstation Deployment/imaging, M365, Azure, Intune, PowerShell, DNS/DHCP, Workspace ONE, VMware, Data Center modernization and MAC to Windows migration experience

Location: Salem, OR (ODA)
Duration: 6 Months
Candidate must be within 50 miles

Skills:

• Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID Proficient (4-6 Years)No
• DNS and DHCP Proficient (4-6 Years)No
• Enterprise Windows Workstation Deployment Proficient (4-6 Years)No
• Group Policy Proficient (4-6 Years)No
• Microsoft 365 Administration Proficient (4-6 Years)No
• Microsoft Azure Proficient (4-6 Years)No
• Microsoft Intune Proficient (4-6 Years)No
• PowerShell Proficient (4-6 Years)No
• Technical documentation and troubleshooting Proficient (4-6 Years)No
• Windows Server Administration Proficient (4-6 Years)No

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.

Description

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.

VI. Work 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.