System Administrator, Information Systems Specialist 5

Oregon Department of Human Services

System Administrator managing agency-wide IT operations and procurement at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Focusing on environment preservation while ensuring effective IT support and resources.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $5,772 - $8,738 per monthWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the research, design, and operational support of agency-wide desktop and server facilities
Serve as the central hub for DEQ’s IT procurement and life-cycle management
Coordinate central purchasing for all agency IT hardware, software, and mobile items
Research marketplace products, assess competitive vendor bids, manage subscriptions
Act as DEQ’s Organizational Administrator for the OregonBuys environment
Oversee and maintain master inventory records for all agency software licenses and mobile devices
Troubleshoot complex hardware/software issues
Deploy application security patches
Support remote administration infrastructure
Participate in service desk escalation rotations

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years of information systems experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
Associate’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related degree may substitute for 2 of the required years of experience
Demonstrated experience and personal commitment to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive culture where all team members feel empowered to contribute
Experience with asset management, vendor relations, Windows server, and mobile device systems
Experience providing IT-related inventory management and licensing
Experience using OregonBuys or other web-based procurement systems
Experience with purchasing IT software, hardware, and mobile items for an organization
Information technology systems experience in software, hardware, mobile devices, and cloud-based technologies
Experience analyzing and diagnosing user problems and implementing solutions
Ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to form independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Experience providing technical consultation and advice to managers, technical and professional staff, and system users
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members
paid sick leave
vacation leave
personal leave
11 paid holidays a year
membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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Hard Skills & Tools

information systemsasset managementvendor relationsWindows servermobile device systemsIT inventory managementsoftware licensingcloud-based technologiestroubleshootingapplication security patches

Soft Skills

critical thinkinganalytical skillsindependent judgmentinitiativedecision-makingteamworkcustomer serviceinterpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technologyBachelor’s degree in computer scienceAssociate’s degree in information technologyAssociate’s degree in computer science