Systems Administrator - Federal Court IT & Network Security

Overview of the Position The Missouri Eastern District Court is accepting applications for a Systems Administrator to join its Information Technology Department in St. Louis. The IT Department provides user support and services to over 300 members in Chambers, Clerk’s Office, Probation Office and Pretrial Services and across three divisional offices. The Systems Administrator performs both routine and complex network and systems administration, including user account maintenance, coordinating and implementing security/critical patches, as well as recommending network and/or systems changes. Representative Duties and Responsibilities Administer Active Directory, O365, data networks, storage area networks, and backups Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows and Linux), including our virtual desktop infrastructure, domain controllers, and application and database servers Design, test, modify, and implement standard configurations and domain policies for deployment of physical, virtual and/or remote desktops, workstations, and servers Recommend, schedule, test, and validate deployment of patches, security updates, and other upgrades to servers, workstations, and network components Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair the network, servers and workstations; implement improvements for performance and security Collaborate with information technology project teams to implement and integrate systems; including set up and support of testing, training, and production environments. Support court and judiciary specific applications: CM/ECF, PACTs, JMS Provide on-site support for divisional offices with occasional after-hours and/or overnight travel Aids the Help Desk as needed; performs other duties as assigned by management Qualifications Minimum Qualifications and/or Educational Requirements A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree, education or experience directly related to computer science, information systems or other related area is preferred. Specialized Experience To qualify for placement at the CL26, the applicant must have a minimum of two years of specialized experience. Internal candidates must have two years of experience including one-year equivalent to work at CL25. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible experience designing, implementing or maintaining computer systems that included the completion of computer project assignments involving systems analysis, computer programming, systems integration, and/or information technology project management. The work involves analyzing and evaluating varied information from multiple sources, forming conclusions, and taking or recommending courses of action. It requires the application of theoretical and practical knowledge obtained through education and/or experience in the information technology field. The work requires computer security knowledge, skills and experience. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. In addition, candidates should possess a commitment to learning and innovation, be flexible and able to adapt to changing conditions, be self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, organized, and present a professional demeanor. Preferred Technical Qualifications Cisco Certified Network Associate (CNNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. Network+ certification helpful. Prior Federal Court IT knowledge. Proficiency in any of the following systems is helpful: VMWare, Hyper‑V, or other virtualization platforms, Windows, Linux, networking, Active Directory and Group Policy, Cisco VoIP systems, Anti‑Virus/Malware, patch management, mobile management, web threat protection, vulnerability scanning and logging. Technical proficiency in the following US District Court‑specific software applications is preferred, but not required: CM/ECF, JMS and PACTS. Employee Benefits Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments (not civil service). Excepted appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause. Generous Paid Time Off Program Eleven Paid Holidays Public Service Loan Forgiveness Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Defined Contribution Plan (TSP) with Employer Match Long‑Term Care Insurance Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Work Life Services Virtual Judiciary Online University Position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for net pay. Background Investigation Requirements This is a High Sensitive position within the Judiciary. Employment will be considered provisional pending successful completion of an OPM background investigation and credit check and a favorable suitability determination. Investigative updates are required every five years. A social media inquiry may also be a condition of employment. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Courts