Summary

This is a full-time position with the Office of Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Thursday, 09/10/2026, 11:59 PM ET

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

This is a full-time onsite position located in Washington, DC with partial telework option after a probation period and at the discretion of the hiring manager. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides the development, operation, maintenance, and support of Information Systems for the Supreme Court of the United States. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) staff operates and administers distributed network architectures that support a fully virtualized environment of end user workstations and servers, geographically diverse data centers, website administration using a virtual machine infrastructure linked with Content Delivery Network (CDN) solutions, and administer several complex Local Area Networks which connects these resources.

The position is responsible for design, implementation, day to day operations and optimization of the Courts Network Infrastructure (NI) both at the Court and various geographically diverse remote sites. The Network Infrastructure (NI) includes copper and fiber cable plant, routers, switches, access points, wireless controllers, firewalls, hardware load balancers, circuits, Network Management Systems (NMS), and Content Delivery Networks (CDN). The incumbent will be expected to split their time between operational troubleshooting and engineering projects.

The position will perform technical analysis and administration of the Network Infrastructure (NI) to include the following: security patching, periodic maintenance, "break-fix" actions, troubleshooting, configuring, testing, installing cabling as needed, fault isolation, preventative maintenance, install hardware/software/firmware upgrades, problem solving, equipment inventory, and all other aspects of technical support. The incumbent is expected to quickly react to and resolve problems that may impact the critical functions of the Court.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Minimum of five years Network Infrastructure (NI) experience in the following categories:

Performing analysis and fault isolation functions, with hands-on working-level knowledge of Wireless Networks, Routers and Switches, Hardware Load Balancers, Firewalls, VPN and Security Appliances.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate recent experience performing hardware set-up and installation as well as documenting installation and configuration changes on wireless network infrastructure.

Expert level working knowledge of Wireless Networks, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Vlans, Routing Protocols (OSPF/BGP), Network Security, and IP Traffic Capturing Software required.

Prepare detailed project plans, evaluate and implement technology enhancements, and diagnose technical faults in a complex Network Infrastructure (NI).

Highly Desirable Certifications: Professional Level Firewall certification, CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), F5 CTS-301 (F5-Certified Technical Specialist focus in BIG-IP LTM).

Strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to communicate and understand technical information, comprehend technical instructions, evaluate problems, and assist users; ability to remain calm and professional in high stress environment when confronted with challenging situations, short timeframes, or other pressing and urgent requests.

Education

College degree in the field of engineering, computer science, or a related field preferred; however education can be substituted for years of experience or technical training provided by previous employer.

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How you will be evaluated

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

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049660

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

• A cover letter

• A resume

How to Apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 09/10/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
• To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Office

Phone

(202) 479-3404

Email

[email protected]

Address

Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

Overview

Accepting applications

This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job

No

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322 per year

depending upon qualifications

Pay scale & grade

GG 13

Promotion potential

14

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Financial disclosure required

No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

SCOTUS-13049660-OIT

Control number

882374100