Job Details for Systems and Network Administrator
| Court Name/Organization | Texas Eastern Probation and Pretrial Services |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of Texas is accepting applications for a full‐time, permanent IT Systems and Network Administrator. The Systems and Network Administrator provides day-to-day operational support for Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware based information technology infrastructure, including Windows servers and Active Directory. The incumbent ensures effective and efficient server maintenance and operations workflow and practices to help improve availability and performance of systems and dependent environments. The incumbent reports directly to the Director of Information Technology. Situational telework may be available; however, this is not a full-time telework position This position offers promotion potential up to CL-28 without further competition. |
| Location | Tyler, Plano, Beaumont, Sherman, TX |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/28/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 27 - CL 28 |
| Salary | $59,133 - $125,252 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://txep-admin.jdc.ao.dcn/file/637/download?token=7xelaeu8 |
| Announcement Number | 25-6 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Representative Duties:
- Participate in and support vulnerability assessment and mitigation
- Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of disaster recovery procedures for all automated information systems
- Perform local and remote access support and troubleshooting
- Research and make recommendations in all areas of automation needs
- Maintain and support the Court’s local area networks, storage devices, physical and virtual environments
- Ensure all systems are configured, maintained, and operated to meet local and national standards
- Creating and maintaining system and network documentation
- Implementing and securing Wi-Fi networks
- Supporting National and local IT staff with programming LAN switches, firewalls, routers, virtual network switches, and other networking devices
- Ensuring network security through appropriate measures and regular updates.
- Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans for network infrastructure
- Perform helpdesk related duties and provide on-call support
- Perform other duties as assigned
Miscellaneous
Representative Duties:
- Participate in and support vulnerability assessment and mitigation
- Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of disaster recovery procedures for all automated information systems
- Perform local and remote access support and troubleshooting
- Research and make recommendations in all areas of automation needs
- Maintain and support the Court’s local area networks, storage devices, physical and virtual environments
- Ensure all systems are configured, maintained, and operated to meet local and national standards
- Creating and maintaining system and network documentation
- Implementing and securing Wi-Fi networks
- Supporting National and local IT staff with programming LAN switches, firewalls, routers, virtual network switches, and other networking devices
- Ensuring network security through appropriate measures and regular updates.
- Developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans for network infrastructure
- Perform helpdesk related duties and provide on-call support
- Perform other duties as assigned
Application Info
Consideration will only be given to those who apply by following these instructions: attach only the documents requested below in a single PDF file. Please name the file with your last name and the announcement number for example (Smith 25-6).
- Cover letter that includes a brief narrative describing your special skills that make you a suitable candidate. Cover letter should be single spaced 12 point.
- A complete Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment | United States Courts (uscourts.gov). Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
- Five professional references with all contact information
- Copies of the last three performance appraisals or evaluations
- A copy of your high school and/or college transcript(s) with the qualifying degree(s) and the date(s) awarded clearly highlighted or circled on the document
To apply, please submit all the above requested documents and/or information via email to TXEP-HR@txep.uscourts.gov. Preference will be given to applications submitted by 5 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2025.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.