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IT Specialist

Overview of Position:

The IT Specialist will be responsible for installation, maintenance and support of the Courts IT infrastructure as well as perform professional work-related support for our end users. The position requires superior interpersonal and organizational skills of problem-solving that leads to the development and implementation of both short and long-term solutions.

Main Duties of the Job:

  • Install, maintain and support Network and Server environment including Dell Vxrail, Vmware, Windows Server, Windows 11, Linux, Veeam, Cisco and Dell switches.
  • Plan, implement, and monitor the installation of hardware, software, phones, and peripherals.
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wireless access points, routers and switches, including site-to-site and client connectivity.
  • Plan, implement, and monitor firewalls, network security policies and system access requirements
  • Perform system backups, according to data retention policies.
  • Assists with testing of new enhancements and system releases.
  • Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware and software requirements.
  • Monitor performance of computer networks, and coordinate computer access and use policies.
  • Isolate, identify, troubleshoot issues, and refer escalated problems to management as necessary.
  • Configures software to work with the court’s IT Systems.
  • Collaborate with vendors and partners to ensure success.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • May require travel to onsite locations to upgrade or replace systems with new software and hardware.

What Will You Need To Succeed:

  • Required Education and/or Experience.
  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Technology sector.
  • 2-5 years of experience in a computer department
  • Working knowledge of LAN and WAN topologies and architecture.
  • Strong working knowledge of Storage Arrays, Microsoft server, Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft email systems.
  • Working knowledge of configuring and maintaining virtual environments.
  • Working knowledge of operating and support systems.
  • Working knowledge of data backup, business continuity technologies and patch management.
  • Excellent team skills and collaboration skills.
  • Exceptional organization skills and attention to details.
  • Familiarity with network and routing protocols and services such as: TCP, UDP, ICMP, FTP, SFTP, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, NTP, DNS.
  • Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of cyber threats and security best practices.
  • Duo Authentication knowledge.
  • Cisco VOIP experience.

The successful candidate must have a professional demeanor, be self-motivated, be accountable to high professional standards, and possess excellent time management and organizational skills. Salary depending on experience. Candidates must pass background check.

Please send résumé to jobs@fifthcircuit.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.