Network Engineer

Summary

The Network Engineer provides operational support and monitoring for Cisco Cisco Meraki and Microsoft infrastructure products. The incumbent performs routine network administration and assists other IT staff with system administration in a virtualized environment.

Duties

The successful candidate must have networking experience and a proven track record of outstanding customer service and technical troubleshooting. Responsibilities include installing configuring and supporting network infrastructure computer hardware and software telecommunications and audio/video equipment and specialized court technology systems. The role requires the ability to work directly with judges special masters chambers personnel and court staff to support technological needs in chambers courtrooms and remote work environments. Strong follow-through teamwork accountability and a commitment to high-quality work are essential.

IT experience in federal courts law firms or other legal environments is highly desirable as is training in or a working knowledge of the following areas:

• Cisco network equipment
• Windows server operating systems
• Office 365 SharePoint OneDrive
• Other areas relevant to the position

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Install configure and support network hardware.
• Perform troubleshooting system maintenance and support for Cisco and Microsoft infrastructure systems.
• Analyze and research procurement needs relating to the purchase of Cisco and Microsoft systems
• Create and maintain systems documentation.
• Recommend schedule plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems.
• Perform IT Security related duties including vulnerability scanning security assessments and IT security policy development.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Certifications:

• Candidates with certifications from Microsoft and Cisco are strongly preferred.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• All appointments are subject to a full background check including an FBI Fingerprint Background Check as well as periodic reinvestigation.
• If offered employment such employment will be provisional pending the satisfactory completion of a mandatory Fingerprint and Background Investigation. The provisional nature of your employment however will not affect your start date salary or other benefits.

Qualifications

The successful candidate is a self-starter who is detail-oriented highly organized and professional. They exercise sound judgment tact initiative and strong prioritization and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to effectively interact with court personnel at all levels of technical expertise from frontline staff to chambers as well as external stakeholders. The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining a professional demeanor is essential.

To qualify at the CL 28 level:
Two years of specialized experience including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-27 or the completion of a masters degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university in information technology or a field closely related to the subject matter of the position. Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the work of the position that has provided the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully.

To qualify at the CL 29 level:
Two years of specialized experience including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-28 or the completion of a masters degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university in information technology or a field closely related to the subject matter of the position. Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the work of the position that has provided the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully.

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible experience that is in or closely related to the work of the position that has provided the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in information technology or a related field. Five (5) years of specialized experience which demonstrates working knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Network Engineer may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Education

High School Diploma; however completion of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in information technology or a related field. Five (5) years of specialized experience which demonstrates working knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Network Engineer may be substituted for the degree requirement is preferred.
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Additional information

• This is an Excepted Appointment and an At Will position. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply.
• If offered employment such employment will be provisional pending the satisfactory completion of a mandatory Fingerprint and Background Investigation. The provisional nature of your employment however will not affect your start date salary or other benefits.
• The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement to withdraw the job announcement and/or to commence interviews immediately any of which actions may occur without prior written or other notice.

The United States Court of Federal Claims 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.

Required Experience:

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