U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

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The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking a highly qualified Systems Technology Administrator to join its consolidated IT Department. This position reports directly to the IT Director and is responsible for the implementation, administration, and support of servers—both on-premises and in the cloud—across the U.S. District Court, including judicial chambers, the Clerk’s Office, and U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services. The Systems Technology Administrator will manage and support server infrastructure services while planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining systems to improve stability and security. The role provides expert guidance and actionable recommendations to strengthen the Court’s infrastructure and takes a lead role in enterprise-level projects related to servers. Additionally, this position will serve as the backup network administrator when the primary network engineer is unavailable. This position may be based at either the federal courthouse in Seattle, Washington, or the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Washington. Regular travel to divisional offices is required, and a valid driver’s license is necessary. The Systems Technology Administrator is expected to work on site and to be available in person whenever server or infrastructure support is required (may include work in nights and weekends). Remote work may be approved in a case by case basis and is considered a privilege, not a right. Court policies regarding remote work may change, and the selected candidate must be willing and able to report on site whenever directed. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Server Administration • The Systems & Network Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the Court’s virtualized environments using Hyper-V (court hosted) and VMware (AO hosted), including the configuration of Microsoft failover clustering and Cluster Shared Volumes to ensure high availability, as well as utilizing iSCSI protocols for storage reliability. This role oversees Active Directory administration, managing users, computers, groups, organizational units, and Group Policy Objects to ensure security and compliance. The administrator also maintains and supports server hardware by configuring DAS/RAID systems for redundancy, implementing NIC teaming, and ensuring high availability. In addition, this position must have knowledge of SQL Server, assisting in the management, performance tuning, backup and recovery operations, and maintaining comprehensive system documentation while routinely visiting data centers to support infrastructure needs. Strategic Planning: • Plan and evaluate hardware acquisitions and cyclical replacements to meet performance and capacity needs. Manage software licensing, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. Assess system and software compatibility for future upgrades and deployment. Storage Administration: • Manage SAN/NAS storage environments, including provisioning and performance optimization. Administer NetApp and ExaGrid storage solutions. Configure volumes, LUNs, and shares to support user and application needs. Perform capacity planning to ensure adequate storage for current and future requirements. Backup and Recovery • Implement and maintain backup solutions, including snapshots, Backup Exec, and Veeam. Test and document recovery procedures to ensure business continuity. System Management • Maintain overall system topology and architecture documentation. Monitor system health and performance using tools such as SCOM and SolarWinds. Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues proactively. Networking Knowledge • Configure and maintain routing, switching, and VLANs across the enterprise network. Manage wired and wireless network infrastructure to ensure connectivity and reliability. Monitor network protocols and performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks. Security Knowledge • Manage and monitor network and server ports, protocols, and encryption. Ensure infrastructure complies with federal security policies and standards. Implement security best practices to protect the Court’s data and systems. • Completes security documentation and disaster recovery documentation related to the server environment. • Continually improves their technical skills and knowledge of server and network infrastructure by actively seeking out relevant training and education opportunities. • Develops and administers local court security policies and guidance and assists with the remediation of identified risks and the implementation of security measures. • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 5 years of professional systems administration experience, with demonstrated expertise in server and network management in Microsoft Windows enterprise environments in an IT department. • Strong technical knowledge in: o Active Directory and Group Policy o Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware) o SQL Server (administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery) • Storage systems (NetApp, ExaGrid) and enterprise backup/recovery solutions (Veeam, Backup Exec) • Knowledge of network configuration and troubleshooting (routing, switching, VLANs) • Security management and compliance with IT security standards • Experience with Windows operating systems in an enterprise environment (≥100 users) • Working knowledge of enterprise IT asset management and patch deployment utilities • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to write, design, and implement IT policies and procedures • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills to contribute positively to team dynamics • Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Everything listed on the basic qualifications plus the qualifications below. • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field • At least one relevant certification: Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), NetApp Certified Professional (Technology Solutions or Data Administrator ONTAP), Security+, CISSP, CySA+ • 5+ additional years of systems administration experience in Microsoft Windows enterprise environments • Minimum 3 years experience supporting Red Hat-based Linux servers. • Prior experience leading or supervising IT server enterprise projects • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment This job has a preference application deadline of 1/5/26. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $79,681.00 - $181,980.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: In person