Assistant Computer Systems Administrator

United States Courts; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Pennsylvania Middle Federal Public Defender is seeking a full-time ACSA desktop and server support technician based in Scranton or Williamsport, with duties spanning local offices and travel across the district.

You will install, configure, deploy, maintain and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices, software, and peripherals, while supporting user accounts, networks, storage, backups, VPN and secure remote access.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, systems administration, or related field.
• Combination of technical certifications and practical IT experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and remote technical support across offices.
• Install, configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices, software, and peripherals.
• Support user accounts, networks, servers, storage, backups, endpoint management, VPN and secure remote access.
• Assist with cybersecurity, software deployment, equipment planning, and staff training.
• Travel throughout the district to address technology needs.

Skills

Windows

Microsoft 365

VPN access

TCP/IP networking

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Windows OS

VPN

Virtualization

Storage systems

Backups

Job description

Court Name/Organization Pennsylvania Middle Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position This full-time position may be based in either our Scranton or Williamsport office and reports to the Computer Systems Administrator (CSA). The ACSA will provide technology and litigation support across our Harrisburg, Scranton, and Williamsport offices, so regular travel throughout the district is an essential part of the position.

Location Scranton, Williamsport, PA

Opening and Closing Dates 10/26/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type Permanent

Salary Not specified

Announcement Number 0006

Position Description

The ACSA will provide in-person and remote technical support; install, configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices, software, and peripherals; support user accounts, networks, servers, storage, backups, endpoint management, VPN and secure remote access; assist with cybersecurity, software deployment, equipment planning, and staff training; and travel throughout the district to address technology needs.

Litigation technology is also an important part of the position. The ASCA will help teams manage electronic discovery and digital evidence, support evidence-review platforms and databases, develop workflows for large or technically complex cases, and prepare and operate technology for trials and hearings. The ASCA may also assist with automation, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.

Qualifications

We strongly prefer an associate or bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, systems administration, or a related field. A combination of relevant technical certifications and practical IT experience will also be considered. Competitive candidates will have experience in several of the following:

• Windows, Microsoft 365, user accounts and permissions, and endpoint administration
• TCP/IP networking, VPN and remote access, network switched, virtualization, storage, and backup systems
• Cybersecurity, access controls, system monitoring, and secure handling of sensitive data

Employee Benefits

This is a full-time position. Starting salary depends on the applicant’s experience and education. The selected candidate will also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous insurance coverage, dependent and long-term insurance programs, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits program, earned paid time off, mandatory participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System, optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan retirement account with up to 5% agency matching contributions, and an Employee Assistant Program. This position is subject to mandatory electronic transfer of pay (direct deposit).

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.