Supreme Court of the United States

Senior IT Specialist (Network Engineer)

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of Network Infrastructure experience.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Wireless Networks, Routers, and Switches.
  • Proficient in Hardware Load Balancers, Firewalls, VPN, and Security Appliances.
  • Expertise in Wireless Networks, TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, Routing Protocols (OSPF/BGP).
  • Strong documentation skills for installations and configuration changes.
  • Highly desired certifications include CCNP and Professional Level Firewall certification.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement the Court's Network Infrastructure.
  • Conduct day-to-day operations and optimize network performance.
  • Perform technical analysis and administration of the Network Infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain network equipment.
  • React promptly to resolve issues impacting court functions.
  • Install and upgrade hardware, software, and firmware as needed.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Holidays and life insurance.
  • Health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
  • Flexible spending accounts and long-term care insurance.
  • Transit subsidy through SmartBenefits.
Full Job Description
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.

Duties

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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

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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.

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About Supreme Court of the United States

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. Established pursuant to Article III of the U.S. Constitution in 1789, it has original jurisdiction over a narrow range of cases, including suits between two or more states and those involving ambassadors. It also has ultimate (and largely discretionary) appellate jurisdiction over all federal court and state court cases that involve a point of federal constitutional or statutory law. The Court has the power of judicial review, the ability to invalidate a statute for violating a provision of the Constitution or an executive act for being unlawful. The Court's rulings have a profound impact on American society and the Court itself is steeped in tradition and history.
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