This is a full-time position with the Office of Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Thursday, 10/30/2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
This is a full-time position with the Office of Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Thursday, 10/30/2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
Depending upon qualifications
This is a full-time onsite position located in Washington, DC with partial telework option after a probation period and at the discretion of the hiring manager. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides the development, operation, maintenance, and support of Information Systems for the Supreme Court of the United States. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) staff operates and administers distributed network architectures that support a fully virtualized environment of end user workstations and servers, geographically diverse data centers, website administration using a virtual machine infrastructure linked with Content Delivery Network (CDN) solutions, and administer several complex Local Area Networks which connects these resources.
The position is responsible for design, implementation, day to day operations and optimization of the Courts Network Infrastructure (NI) both at the Court and various geographically diverse remote sites. The Network Infrastructure (NI) includes copper and fiber cable plant, routers, switches, access points, wireless controllers, firewalls, hardware load balancers, circuits, Network Management Systems (NMS), and Content Delivery Networks (CDN). The incumbent will be expected to split their time between operational troubleshooting and engineering projects.
The position will perform technical analysis and administration of the Network Infrastructure (NI) to include the following: security patching, periodic maintenance, "break-fix" actions, troubleshooting, configuring, testing, installing cabling as needed, fault isolation, preventative maintenance, install hardware/software/firmware upgrades, problem solving, equipment inventory, and all other aspects of technical support. The incumbent is expected to quickly react to and resolve problems that may impact the critical functions of the Court.
Minimum of five years Network Infrastructure (NI) experience in the following categories:
Performing analysis and fault isolation functions, with hands-on working-level knowledge of Wireless Networks, Routers and Switches, Hardware Load Balancers, Firewalls, VPN and Security Appliances.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate recent experience performing hardware set-up and installation as well as documenting installation and configuration changes on wireless network infrastructure.
Expert level working knowledge of Wireless Networks, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Vlans, Routing Protocols (OSPF/BGP), Network Security, and IP Traffic Capturing Software required.
Prepare detailed project plans, evaluate and implement technology enhancements, and diagnose technical faults in a complex Network Infrastructure (NI).
Highly Desirable Certifications: Professional Level Firewall certification, CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), F5 CTS-301 (F5-Certified Technical Specialist focus in BIG-IP LTM).
Strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to communicate and understand technical information, comprehend technical instructions, evaluate problems, and assist users; ability to remain calm and professional in high stress environment when confronted with challenging situations, short timeframes, or other pressing and urgent requests.
College degree in the field of engineering, computer science, or a related field preferred; however education can be substituted for years of experience or technical training provided by previous employer.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12815654
You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 10/30/2025, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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