Clarification from the agency

Open to the Public

Salary Range:  $105,346 - 127,994

Closing Date:   Open Until Filled

Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver.  If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you.

We are seeking a System Engineer II to join our Operations team in the Office of Legislative Computer Systems. This is a position where you can use your expertise to manage systems critical to legislative operations.  Your primary duty will be to operate, maintain, and support the Electronic Voting System and its components including:

• Providing daily operational support for the Electronic Voting System by performing daily system checks, monitoring availability of all hardware, software, and key processes, and reviewing system logs and verifying completion of all scheduled jobs and backups;
• Assisting with design, development and test of any new hardware and software for the electronic voting system;
• Providing hardware, operating system and network support for critical systems for the Office of the Clerk;
• Assisting with the installation, configuration and maintenance of servers and network devices, including but not limited to Linux servers, Cisco switches and custom networked devices. Monitoring systems for possible failures, and assisting in recommending possible solutions/upgrades;
• Producing documentation for critical systems to ensure continuity of support;
• Understanding and supporting other services of the Legislative Computer Systems (LCS) and coordinating efforts with vendors, other departments, and users in the Clerk’s office;
• Accepting performance-based criticism and direction, meet attendance requirements as established by the office and be willing to work a flexible schedule including long hours, nights and weekends, when necessary, willingness to accept overtime on short notice;
• Maintaining a good working relationship with other LCS staff, work cooperatively and courteously with others, work well under pressure and handle stress appropriately; and
• Performing other official duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform the major duties described above.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, and equivalent work experience is preferred;
• 3 years or more experience with Cisco switch configurations and Linux;
• 3 years or more experience providing hardware and operating system support for a variety of systems;
• Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant and professional manner.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfillment of responsibilities.
• Must have an analytical mind, be detail oriented and able to adopt new technologies.
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts with proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email veoa-iohr@mail.house.gov for more information.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. EOE.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.