Systems Administrator/Programmer (CM/ECF)

United States Courts; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Bankruptcy Court is seeking a hands-on technical owner for its CM/ECF system and related applications. The role covers the full lifecycle on Linux servers and a virtualized environment of 20+ VMs, including installation, configuration, security, performance, and automation.

You will also administer the Informix database and develop scripts to improve reliability and efficiency. As a key technical liaison, you will work with judges, chambers, and the Clerk’s Office staff, supporting national

Qualifications

• Experience owning Court Management/ECF or related court applications.
• Proficient in Linux system administration, virtualization, and security.
• Experience with Informix databases and automation scripting.
• Strong liaison skills with judges, chambers, and Clerk’s Office staff.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of CM/ECF and related applications on Linux servers and 20+ VMs.
• Handle installation, configuration, security, performance, and day-to-day operations; automate where possible.
• Administer the Informix database and develop scripts/tools to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with installation and support of national applications used by other courts as needed.
• Serve as technical liaison between judges, chambers, and Clerk’s Office staff.

Skills

CM/ECF systems

Linux administration

VMware/ virtualization

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Informix DB

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or IT

Tools

VMware

SQL

Shell scripting

Job description

Court Name/Organization Utah Bankruptcy Court

Overview of the Position This position serves as the primary technical owner of the Court’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system and related national and locally developed applications. The incumbent is responsible for the full lifecycle of these systems on Linux servers, including a virtualized environment of 20+ VMs: installation, configuration, security, performance, automation, and day-to-day operational support. The role also includes administration of the underlying Informix database and development of scripts and tools that improve reliability and efficiency.Because this Court originally developed several national applications still used by other courts, the incumbent may assist with their installation and support as needed. The position functions as a key technical liaison between judges, chambers, the Clerk’s Office, and external users.This is a hands‑on technical role that combines programming and systems analysis with Linux systems administration, application ownership, and database administration — a mix of proactive system ownership and responsive support for judges, chambers, and Clerk’sOffice staff.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.