System Administrator 7/29/26

Join AZAD Technology Partners as a System Administrator and primarily focus on Domain Administration. This assignment plays an integral role in building and maintaining the authentication and authorization environment, administering and troubleshooting hybrid identity environments (ensuring synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID), planning for and managing capacity and providing Domain support services. This work required of this assignment must adhere to the facility's Cyber Security policies and be performed in a manner that is compliant with the facility's audit requirements.

This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is full time on site based in Portland, Oregon with onsite 5 days per week. The hourly pay rate for this position is between $58.00 and $65.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

With an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in applicable fields, 8 years of experience is required.

With an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree not in applicable fields or without a degree, 10 years of experience is required.

Applicable Certifications may count for 1 year of experience.

Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.

5 Years of knowledge and experience sufficient to administer disparate Active Directory domains and services necessary to support these domains such as DNS, ADCS, DFS.

7 Years of knowledge of and experience sufficient to successfully troubleshoot Windows operating systems using text-based logs, windows event logs, and various utilities.

5 Years of knowledge of and experience with TCP/IP and related services.

5 Years knowledge of and experience with Kerberos authentication in enterprise environments and a strong understanding of Active Directory (AD) integration, LDAP, and hybrid-joined infrastructure.

2 Years knowledge and experience of Active Directory Federation services as well as federated identity concepts to support authentication in a SaaS environment.

2 years Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID and a solid understanding of SSO and identity protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SCIM. Implementation of FIDO2 security keys and experience migrating large enterprise user bases from traditional MFA to passwordless solutions is desirable.

Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.

Preferred Skills:

Direct experience operating an enterprise cyber vulnerability scanning and assessment infrastructure such as Nessus.

Experience configuring and managing systems using Puppet Enterprise.

Strong knowledge and experience with PowerShell to automate processes, gather information and make infrastructure configuration changes.

Windows operating system and software packaging, installation, and troubleshooting.

VMware vSphere administration and operation.

AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.

If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.