Sr Systems Engineer

Robert Half is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a Education organization based in Portland, OR. This role plays a key part in the district’s modernization efforts, including stabilizing MFA and automation systems, improving a fragmented MDM environment, and supporting a large transition from Microsoft to Google Workspace. This is an onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity with strong potential to convert as part of a long-term organizational restructuring. Apply today!

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.

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