4 / 3 / 2025

Status : OPEN

The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics seeks a qualified and dedicated Systems Administrator to oversee and provide technology support for the Committee staff.  This position reports to the Deputy Staff Director.  Applicants must possess the outstanding technical skill, analytical ability, sound judgment, and personal initiative required to support Members and professional staff.

Requirements 

The Systems Administrator must have:

• Commitment to non-partisan public service;
• Bachelor’s degree;
• Minimum of three (3) years systems administration experience, including technical support and customer service; 
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and on a team managing multiple priorities;
• Strong organizational skills; and
• Eligibility to obtain a security clearance.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is also highly desirable:  document management systems; electronic discovery tools; VMware; current Senate IT and cybersecurity policy; website content management systems; web-based applications, programming, and web services; and/or graphic design.

Responsibilities:  The Systems Administrator is responsible for updating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Committee’s internal and external networks, PC workstations and laptops, printers, iPhones, and miscellaneous office equipment.  The Systems Administrator will also:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Senate support agencies regarding information technology issues;
• Provide technical assistance and training to Committee staff;
• Perform routine and scheduled audits and maintenance of all systems, including backups;
• Manage the office’s equipment inventory database; and research and recommend IT hardware, software, and communications equipment;
• Assist the Deputy Staff Director with management of the IT budget;
• Build and maintain relationships with outside vendors;
• Develop information management protocols for the Committee, including methods to process, manage, archive, and store all electronic data;
• Assess IT security risks, make recommendations for mitigations, and ensure staff compliance with Senate cybersecurity requirements; and
• Develop contingency and Continuity of Operations plans for the Committee’s IT systems.

The System Administrator is an integral part of the Committee’s non-partisan staff and requires the ability to serve all members of the Senate community without regard to political affiliation and a commitment to refrain from any activity that could affect the Committee’s commitment to non-partisanship.  Applicants are advised that prior partisan political activity may impact suitability for hire, including but not limited to, prior employment with the majority or minority staff of a House of Representatives or Senate committee; prior employment in the personal office of a Senate Member or Member of Congress; or prior employment or volunteer work with a campaign committee. 

The Committee is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

To apply, send a resume and a cover letter to Employment_Opportunities@ethics.senate.gov.