Senior Technology Solutions Specialist #450

Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senate in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Technology Solutions Specialist to join the technology team and deliver integrated IT solutions that keep essential services running during sessions.

The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of related experience, strong PowerShell scripting, solid SQL skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage high‑priority requests, and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems architecture and/or IT operations.
• Experience with monitoring tools, automation platforms, and cloud technologies.
• Expertise in writing PowerShell scripts to automate tasks.
• Strong SQL querying skills for relational databases.
• Ability to gather requirements and design integration solutions with stakeholders.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with technologies and tools in application support.
• Excellent communication to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

SQL queries

Cloud technologies

Automation platforms

Monitoring tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

PowerShell

Monitoring tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Technology Solutions Specialist #450.

The vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Required Work Experience

5-8 years of related experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Desired Qualifications

5+ years of experience in systems architecture and/or IT operations, with experience using monitoring tools, automation platforms, and cloud technologies. Mastery or expertise in scripting and automation skills in writing PowerShell scripts to automate tasks, perform system administration, and streamline workflows. Mastery or expertise in writing complex SQL queries to retrieve, update, and delete data from relational databases. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and design integration solutions. Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest technologies and tools in application support. Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple support requests simultaneously. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Working Conditions Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late-night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, or support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays. Sedentary with extended periods of sitting and standing.