Sr Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Details

Schedule: Flexible; must attend daily 8:00 AM standup

Duration: Contract-to-Hire

Location: Onsite — Portland, OR

Job Responsibilities

Support identity, MFA, and automation systems across the district.

Troubleshoot, rebuild, or replace PowerShell-based automation scripts.

Assist with the district-wide Microsoft Google Workspace transition (email, calendar, identity).

Support rostering and identity synchronization for ~9,000 users.

Manage and improve MDM across Windows (Intune), macOS (Jamf), and ChromeOS (Google Admin).

Maintain and stabilize legacy FreePBX phone systems until a future replacement is implemented.

Support Windows and Linux servers including patching, backups, storage, and updates.

Collaborate with internal teams to modernize security processes, MFA stability, and incident readiness.

Contribute to documentation, standard operating procedures, and process improvements.

Provide high-quality customer service and reinforce a collaborative, solutions-focused culture.

Participate in daily standups, planning, testing, and deployment activities as systems evolve.

PowerShell scripting / automation skills

Ability to fix or recreate scripts supporting MFA, identity, and rostering processes.

Google Workspace / Google Admin expertise

Required for supporting the district’s outbound Microsoft Google transition.

MDM experience (at least two of the following):

Intune (Windows)

Jamf (macOS)

Google Admin Console (ChromeOS)

Current MDM is heavily fragmented and needs cleanup and standardization.

Basic FreePBX experience

Enough to maintain and troubleshoot their legacy phone system until a replacement is implemented.

Strong customer service mindset

Ability to collaborate, break down barriers, uplift team culture, and maintain great relationships with staff.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience supporting MFA migrations or identity synchronization.

Experience with rostering systems (UMRA, ClassLink, or similar).

Jamf certification or macOS MDM specialization.

K–12 systems experience or working with large user populations.

Familiarity with cybersecurity processes and incident response plans.

Soft Skills

Persistent, solutions-focused problem solver.

Able to break down complex technical problems for non-technical users.

Positive and collaborative team presence — uplift others.

Strong documentation and communication skills.

Adaptable in a political or changing environment.