Systems Administrator / IT Security Officer

About the role

The United States Probation Department for the Eastern District of New York is accepting applications for an experienced full time Systems Administrator/ IT Security Officer. Open until filled with preference given to applications received by August 27, 2026.

What you will do

• Responsibilities as the Systems Administrator include systems administration, implementation of security/critical patches, remediating vulnerabilities, deploying hardware and software and providing technical support to Probation staff.
• Responsibilities as the IT Security Officer include determining security policies and implementing security measures and solutions to protect office data and systems.
• The ideal candidate must have good technical knowledge and be able to communicate effectively.
• REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Install, configure, and document software and manage software deployment, patching and upgrades using endpoint management tools.
• Recommend, schedule, test, and validate deployment of patches, security updates, and other upgrades to servers, workstations, and network components.
• Monitor providers' websites to ensure patches are tested and applied in a timely fashion.
• Remediate security vulnerabilities on servers, desktop, laptop, and tablet computers in order to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Monitor network infrastructure and components, including all servers and workstations, and implement improvements to performance and security.
• Design, modify, enhance, test, and implement standard configurations for deployment of workstations, servers, and network components and client software.
• Provide technical expertise in the development and operational support of the court unit's systems and services.
• Design, test, configure, and deploy new or enhanced systems and applications.
• Perform troubleshooting during failures and conduct detailed investigations to determine root cause and corrective action.
• Research alternatives and propose solutions.
• Coordinate hardware and software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
• Provide end user training.
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, and all configurations.
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on the court unit's IT security program.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of security policies and procedures.
• Review system security logs in accordance with established policies.
• Assist with the identification, implementation, and documentation of security safeguards on information systems.
• Establish mechanisms to promote security awareness and adoption of security best practices.
• Write and update security policies, complete security scorecards, audits, and simulations as required.
• Plan for disaster recovery operations and testing, including network performance, security, produce useful system documentation, and perform system startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
• Monitor and perform data backups.
• Participate in district-wide network projects including hardware upgrade, work with Administrative Office on wide area network equipment upgrades.
• Perform other related duties or special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation, and every five years thereafter will be subject to an updated investigation similar to the initial one.
• The investigation includes an FBI fingerprint check, as the position involves handling of confidential or highly sensitive information.
• The selected candidate may be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon favorable suitability determination of the background investigation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Comptia Security+ and/or CISSP certifications. Experience with Apple products, IOS operation system and mobile devices.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Windows and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with KACE desktop management system preferred.

How you will be evaluated

Your application and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement. Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on relevant professional, educational, and work experiences required for the position.

Documents you must provide

• Letter of interest, which indicates your knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to this position (Include vacancy announcement number) Resume Completed Federal Judiciary Branch Application for Employment - AO78 See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

Benefits

Judiciary employees serve under "Excepted Appointment" and are considered "at will" employees. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply.

Judicial employees are entitled to the same benefits as other Federal Government employes, which include but are not limited to: Paid Annual Leave Paid Sick Leave 11 Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Benefits Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

What to expect next

Due to the volume of applications received, the United States Probation Department will only communicate with those individuals who will be selected for the writing skills assessment and/or interviewed for open positions.

Additional information

The United States Probation Department, Eastern District of New York is not authorized to reimburse candidates for interview or relocation expenses.

The Department reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the preference date, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.

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