Microsoft Entra Id Engineer

Job Description: Senior Systems Administrator Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) 635 Capitol St NE Salem, Oregon 97301-2532 Candidate must be within 50 miles Portland, Eugene, Bend, etc. Close to Salem with no overnight travel when in the Salem office.

Position Overview

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to provide senior-level systems administration services in support of two major technology modernization initiatives: the Data Center Modernization (DCM) Project and the Mac to Windows Transition Project . This role will augment internal staff and provide critical technical expertise throughout these initiatives while also assisting with day-to-day operational support.

Employment Details Table

Department Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Contract Work Order No. 603-4739-26 under Master Agreement #14PSX0338AA Participating Addendum No. 9436 with OpenKyber (, Inc.) Service Commencement Date September 1, 2026 Service End Date February 28, 2027 (6-month initial term; extension possible by amendment)

Work Location Hybrid Remote work permitted when appropriate; onsite presence required at ODA facilities in Salem, Wilsonville, or other agency locations as needed

Reporting Structure Reports to ODA Project Managers and IT Leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Project Support Support the Data Center Modernization and Mac to Windows Transition projects through planning, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, and operational readiness
• Assist with server migrations, identity modernization, domain consolidation, and infrastructure modernization
• Participate in testing, pilot deployments, production implementations, and troubleshooting
• Systems Administration 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
• Provide Tier III technical support and assist with day-to-day operational systems administration activities as assigned
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer materials
• Prepare and submit a monthly status report summarizing work completed, significant accomplishments, issues or risks, and planned work for the following month
• Collaboration & Communication Coordinate with ODA staff, project managers, OpenKyber, and stakeholders
• Communicate risks, issues, and dependencies promptly
• Participate in project and operational meetings
• Follow all applicable security and confidentiality requirements

Required Qualifications (Desired)

• Proven experience with Windows Server administration
• Expertise in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Microsoft Intune endpoint management
• Group Policy management
• Enterprise Windows workstation deployment
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• DNS and DHCP administration
• Strong technical documentation and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

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

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring flexibility to work both remotely and onsite. The contractor must be available to work at ODA facilities in Salem, Wilsonville, or other agency locations as project needs dictate. The role requires collaboration with internal ODA staff, external OpenKyber, and various stakeholders across state agencies.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Candidate Experience Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID No Proficient (4-6 Years) DNS and DHCP No Proficient (4-6 Years) Enterprise Windows Workstation Deployment No Proficient (4-6 Years) Group Policy No Proficient (4-6 Years) Microsoft 365 Administration No Proficient (4-6 Years) Microsoft Azure No Proficient (4-6 Years) Microsoft Intune No Proficient (4-6 Years) PowerShell No Proficient (4-6 Years) Technical documentation and troubleshooting No Proficient (4-6 Years) Windows Server Administration No Proficient (4-6 Years)

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