Network Administrator Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 25-03 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $61,840.00 to $100,550.00 Grade 27 to 27
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/2/2025 Close Date 6/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin is hiring a Network Administrator. The position is located in Milwaukee, WI.

The Network Administrator is part of the Information Technology team that is responsible for the implementation and coordination of specifically assigned automation projects for the court unit. The Network Administrator maintains the day-to-day operations and support of court IT infrastructure.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open until filled.

Duties

  • Coordinate and link computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and share information. Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter systems. Train users to work with computer systems and programs. Diagnose hardware and software problems. Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems, software, and all configurations. Recommend changes to improve systems and configuration, as well as determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes. Maintain network security.
  • Develop and implement short-term and long-range automation improvement plans for the court, ensuring that the changes can be implemented with minimal disruption at the court site. Perform data backups. Plan for disaster recovery operations and testing including network performance, security, anti-virus, intrusion, prevention, web usage/monitoring, design and acquisition of servers. Produce useful system documentation and perform system startup and shutdown procedures.
  • Recommend, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems.
  • Plan, coordinate, implement, and test network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  • Design, configure, and implement computer hardware and operating system software. Develop standard guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  • Monitor systems for potential vulnerabilities in, and threats to, existing and proposed technologies and notify appropriate managers/personnel of the risk potential.
  • Performs other duties as assigned including Help Desk support.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
  • Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
  • The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
  • Employees of the United States District Court are "At-Will" employees and are not included in the Government's Civil Service classification.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, including knowledge of PC hardware/software to provide excellent technical support for a user base of up to 80. Demonstrated ability to implement, operate, and document IT systems when system analysis, systems integration, and consideration of hardware and software are a part of the experience. Skill in teaching methods, techniques, and processes which are successful in training non-technical personnel.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
  • Federal judiciary work experience, along with general knowledge of court functions and operations.
  • Experience with Hyper-V, Windows Server, Cisco and WAN/LANs.
  • Bachelor's Degree.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Application packets will also be reviewed by the hiring manager and HR. Those best meeting qualifications listed in the job announcement will be interviewed.

Required Documents

Please read the "How to Apply" section.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

Submit a single PDF to: employment@wied.uscourts.gov including:

  1. cover letter,
  2. resume, and
  3. Form AO 78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment, available at: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Address
US District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
517 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
US

Next steps

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.