FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ASSISTANT COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR MIAMI OFFICE

The Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Computer Systems Administrator (ACSA) to be stationed in our Miami office. The Federal Public Defender, a branch of the United States Courts, an Equal Opportunity Employer, operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. 3006A, to provide defense services to indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related matters in the federal courts.

Requirements: Minimum qualifications for this position require a high school graduate or equivalent and possess three years of general experience working in the information technology field and two years of specialized experience with computer systems administration. Bachelor s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, information technology management or a closely related field is preferred. Experience providing desktop support to end-users is a must. Experience with law-office IT and litigation-support tools are highly desirable. Preference will also be given to applicants with experience in Microsoft Office 2016/2019/365, Adobe Acrobat, Cellebrite, Axiom Forensic, Microsoft Outlook, MS Windows 10/11, Palo Alto Firewalls, Trend Micro Apex One, Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, DFS Replication, BitLocker, Storage Spaces, Print Management and File & Storages Services.

The ideal candidate for this position must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow detailed instructions, the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; the ability to create and maintain system and user documentation as necessary. All education, experience, training and certifications will be verified. Travel throughout the district is required, as well as overnight travel, irregular work hours, or working weekends or holidays when necessary. Additional requirements include possession of a valid driver s license, a reliable automobile and vehicle liability insurance. The duties associated with this position require the individual to be able to walk, sit, stand, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach. The individual must also frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Criminal defense work, federal court experience, and trial preparation experience is helpful but not required.

Duties: Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, providing user support services; network and desktop hardware and software installation; testing and training; troubleshooting; maintenance and repair of system equipment; answering routine computer questions; resolving user hardware and software issues; diagnosing and resolving systems and network problems. The ASCA will provide support to staff attorneys, investigators, and paralegals in e-Discovery, computer forensics, and trial related automation issues. He/she will assist and support users located in five separate offices, spanning from Fort Pierce to Key West, Florida. This position assists and reports directly to the Computer Systems Administrator and provides assistance to CSA on all aspects of the administration of an integrated Windows Server network over a Wide Area Network (WAN). The ACSA will assist the CSA with server installation and maintenance, backup routines, disaster recovery, inventory control, equipment and supplies purchasing, virspyware protection measures, and other tasks as needed. Reports of work activities and regular meetings with supervisor are required and travel to other offices is required. The applicant must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The job requirements are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. A reliable vehicle and valid driver s license is required.

The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment and could be subject to an additional government security clearance on some cases.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position, and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position offers federal employment benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit). The position is at-will employment.

How to Apply: No telephone calls please. Qualified persons may apply by submitting a letter of interest outlining experience, resume and two work references [send in PDF format as one attachment] to: .

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring for this position is subject to the availability of funds in the final appropriation. Open until filled. All responses will remain confidential.

The Federal Public Defender is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

All applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin,

gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability,

or age, are encouraged to apply.