Systems Engineer Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. req3468 Department House of Representatives
Salary $92,000.00 to $127,994.00 Grade 0 to 0
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/17/2025 Close Date 3/28/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.

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Clarification from the agency

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Duties

Salary Range:  $92,000 - 127,994

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver.  If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you.

We are seeking a System Engineer to join our Operations team in the Office of Legislative Computer Systems. This position works in maintenance and production environments to address problems and challenges encountered during equipment and systems operations, handling, assembly, disassembly, inspection, testing and repair. This entry level systems engineering position provides a unique and challenging opportunity within an exclusive mission critical environment. The job involves a variety of work revolving around maintaining and supporting the Electronic Voting System used in the U.S. House of Representatives:

  • Responsible for the state of health and operability of EVS.   Provide daily operational support for the Electronic Voting System by performing daily system checks, monitoring availability of all hardware, software, and key processes, and reviewing system logs and verifying completion of all scheduled jobs and backups.
  • Support the implementation of process improvements to enhance system performance and minimize downtime.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues with guidance from senior engineers and SMEs, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Support day-to-day monitoring of system performance and use monitoring tools (e.g., Syslog-ng) to detect anomalies and take corrective actions.
  • Maintain documentation for production issues, troubleshooting steps, and system configurations, contributing to the shared knowledge base.
  • Work with a team and be willing to support operations on as needed basis.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to perform the major duties described above.
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or other related engineering degree program from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
  • 3 years or more Experience in production support, systems administration, or related technical roles.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a government issued security clearance at the Top-Secret level, it is a contingency of employment.

Desired skills

  • Demonstrated performance as a team player.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated systems and equipment troubleshooting skills.
  • Flexibility/Adaptability with type of work and work schedule.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Linux OS a plus.
  • Familiarity and experience with networking, including Cisco switches and routers a plus.

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email veoa-iohr@mail.house.gov for more information.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. EOE.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

Required Documents

Resume

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

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

Office of the Clerk
Phone
202-225-1182
Address
Office of the Clerk
2401 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.


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