What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at United States House of Representatives?
Systems Engineer
Salary Range : $92,000 - 127,994
Closing Date : OpenUntil Filled
Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively acrossmultiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of theHouse, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in theenduring capabilities we deliver. If you enjoy being in a fast-pacedenvironment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills,we have an opportunity for you.
We are seeking a System Engineer to join our Operations teamin the Office of Legislative Computer Systems. This position works inmaintenance and production environments to address problems and challengesencountered during equipment and systems operations, handling, assembly,disassembly, inspection, testing and repair. This entry level systemsengineering position provides a unique and challenging opportunity within anexclusive mission critical environment. The job involves a variety of workrevolving around maintaining and supporting the Electronic Voting System usedin the U.S. House of Representatives :
- Responsible for the daily operation and health of Electronic Voting System (EVS). Provide support by performing daily system checks, monitoring availability of all hardware, software, and key processes, reviewing system logs, monitoring EVS during vote sessions, and verifying completion of all scheduled jobs and backups.
- Support the implementation of process improvements to enhance system performance and minimize downtime.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues with guidance from senior engineers and SMEs, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Support day-to-day monitoring of system performance and use monitoring tools (e.g., Syslog-ng) to detect anomalies and take corrective actions.
- Maintain documentation for production issues, troubleshooting steps, and system configurations, contributing to the shared knowledge base.
- Work with a team and be willing to support operations on as needed basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Desired skills
Hiring for this position is governed by the VeteransEmployment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans' preferenceconsideration should email veoa-iohr@mail.house.gov for more information.
Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorilycompleting a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House ofRepresentatives is at-will. EOE.
Salary : $92,000 - $127,994
