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The Federal Public Defender for the District of Connecticut is a law office that provides legal representation to persons charged with committing federal crimes who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. We seek a Computer Systems Administrator (CSA) to join our office in April 2025/immediately. The position will support the day-to-day Information Technology (IT) operations of the Hartford and New Haven offices.
04/24/2025 to 07/24/2025
$68,952 - $154,579 per year
This job uses the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP) pay scale. JSP Grade 9 to JSP Grade 13.
JS 9 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - The position requires that the applicant possess a valid driver's license, and insurance, and own/operate a personal vehicle for business purposes as occasional travel is required. (Mileage is reimbursable).
No
Permanent - Direct-Hire Authority
Full-time
Excepted
13 - JSP-13, Full Performance Level
No
No
2025-01
835896100
The CSA supports an integrated Windows network over a Wide Area Network, systems security, hardware maintenance, and operations support for employing Windows desktops, Windows servers, Microsoft Office, and NAS Systems Storage. Network security responsibilities include developing and documenting procedures for user and visitor access, provisioning of switches routers, and firewalls, backup routines, disaster recovery, inventory control, and virus and spyware protection. The CSA maintains and develops technical and user documentation for all assigned systems and applications, coordinates all IT support services, and ensures the integrity and safety of office data. The CSA makes recommendations on the procurement of office automation equipment, arranges schedules for delivery and installation of equipment associated with data communications facilities, and assists in the development and execution of IT-based system implementation plans, such as software analysis, design, development, prototype testing, training of staff, and the development and implementation of operating procedures.
The CSA must provide technical support to all staff and have excellent customer service skills. The CSA must be able to work independently, propose solutions, and must be up-to-date on emerging technologies and the potential effectiveness of these advancements in our office's current system. The CSA may perform other duties as assigned, provide litigation support, supervise special projects and staff, and oversee any contract technical staff, to ensure responsive and helpful technology support is provided to the office staff. The CSA must also frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
The position requires that the applicant possess a valid driver's license, and insurance, and own/operate a personal vehicle for business purposes as occasional travel is required. (Mileage is reimbursable).
All applicants must be available to work on nights, weekends, and before or after business hours, as needed.
Employment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation including, but not limited to an FBI fingerprint and name check.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
The salary of the successful applicant will be commensurate with the person's qualifications and experience. The starting salary for this position falls within a range under the Judicial Salary Plan from Grade 9 at $ $68,952 to Grade 13 at $154,579. The position offers federal employment benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (401k). Teleworking is available, consistent with office policy, court obligations, and position duties.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
To apply for this position, email a single PDF containing a letter of interest, resume, and three references, to CTX_hiring@fd.org. Please include the job announcement number in the subject line.
Candidates that have been deemed suitable for the position will be contacted to schedule an interview.
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