The United States District Court, District of Arizona is seeking a Network Administrator, located in the Phoenix Office. This position is part of the consolidated Systems Technology Division and reports to a Systems Technology Division Manager. The Network Administrator plays a critical role in supporting, installing, configuring, and maintaining all network technologies across the District of Arizona.
Summary
The United States District Court, District of Arizona is seeking a Network Administrator, located in the Phoenix Office. This position is part of the consolidated Systems Technology Division and reports to a Systems Technology Division Manager. The Network Administrator plays a critical role in supporting, installing, configuring, and maintaining all network technologies across the District of Arizona.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
Background investigation
Pre-employment drug test
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for this position, the applicant must have two years specialized experience, including at least one-year equivalent to work at the next lower level (CL-27).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Certifications including, Comp TIA Network +, CCNA, VM Ware, etc.
Advanced knowledge of networking hardware and protocols: Cisco switches/routers, enterprise wireless, TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, VPNs, VoIP, and structured cabling.
Experience with network monitoring and reporting tools, Solar Winds, wire shark, dyna trace, splunk, Zabbix, netscaler.
Experience working with network segmentation and micro-segmentation.
Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders inside and outside the court.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
The initial appointment to this position is provisional pending the successful completion of the required background checks and/or investigations.
Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Employees of the U.S. District Court serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at will" employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). Federal Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply; however, court employees are entitled to substantially the same benefits as other Federal Government employees.
The U.S. District Court is a drug-free workplace and the applicant selected will be required to participate in a drug screening test prior to employment.
All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials or the inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.
Participation in the interview process will be at the applicant's own expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.
All promotions are subject to the approval of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
The position is subject to the mandatory electronic fund transfer (EFT) participation for payment of net pay (i.e. Direct Deposit).
Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, this means that an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship as explained below. Under 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.
The U.S. District Court, District of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first 3 years of employment; 20 to 26 days per year thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service).
11 paid holidays per year.
13 days of paid sick leave per year.
Up to 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, if qualified.
Excellent retirement package (enhanced Federal law enforcement retirement benefits)
Mandatory participation in the Federal Retirement System (FERS) and Social Security programs. Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a matching component of up to 5%, with diversification control.
Full extension of health benefits.
Optional participation in the federal health insurance program of your choice (no waiting period).
Optional vision and dental insurance programs of your choice (no waiting period).
Optional participation in a flexible spending program for health and/or dependent care.
Optional participation in group life insurance.
Transit Subsidy.
On-site fitness center (Phoenix only).
Flexible schedule options.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Complete applications will be reviewed based on Judiciary qualification standards. Applicants selected for interview will be evaluated based upon the question responses they provide during the structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions, the applicant should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what they did, and the outcome.
Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first 3 years of employment; 20 to 26 days per year thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service).
11 paid holidays per year.
13 days of paid sick leave per year.
Up to 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, if qualified.
Excellent retirement package (enhanced Federal law enforcement retirement benefits)
Mandatory participation in the Federal Retirement System (FERS) and Social Security programs. Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a matching component of up to 5%, with diversification control.
Full extension of health benefits.
Optional participation in the federal health insurance program of your choice (no waiting period).
Optional vision and dental insurance programs of your choice (no waiting period).
Optional participation in a flexible spending program for health and/or dependent care.
Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position.
Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education.
Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred).
**Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
Position is open until filled with preference given to applications received by February 20, 2026.
US District Court, District of Arizona
401 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
US
Next steps
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) to the District of Arizona employment website, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, applications will be referred to the hiring manager who will determine who may be contacted for an interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position.
Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education.
Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred).
**Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
Position is open until filled with preference given to applications received by February 20, 2026.
US District Court, District of Arizona
401 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
US
Next steps
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) to the District of Arizona employment website, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, applications will be referred to the hiring manager who will determine who may be contacted for an interview.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
