Computer Systems Engineer

Summary

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budget analysis to Congress. The Information Resources Management and Technology Services Unit seeks a self-motivated Computer Systems Engineer with a strong work ethic to oversee CBO's information technology (IT) systems. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Information Officer as part of a 13-person IT shop.

Duties

The Computer Systems Engineer administers and supports CBO's enterprise IT infrastructure, including AWS cloud services, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), and related technologies. Responsibilities include maintaining and optimizing enterprise systems, performing system administration, patching, testing, troubleshooting, conducting backup and recovery activities, resolving complex technical issues, and otherwise supporting the agency's IT infrastructure and operational needs.

Requirements

US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship. Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, a favorably adjudicated Public Trust (Tier 2) Investigation, which includes a credit check.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Candidates must have experience with and a good working knowledge of the following: AWS cloud infrastructure, including experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments; Windows Server administration; Microsoft 365 administration; Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory); Active Directory; PowerShell; Unix/Linux systems; and Enterprise networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, and VPN technologies). Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more of the following is desirable: Hyper-V or comparable enterprise virtualization platforms; Microsoft SQL server; Python or other scripting languages; Enterprise backup and disaster recovery platforms, such as Commvault Metallic or equivalent technologies; and AI (artificial intelligence) tools and large language model platforms to improve IT operations and productivity.

Education

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in business information systems (preferred), IT, computer science, or a related field and at least five to seven years of experience in an IT environment that includes both cloud and server infrastructure. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

How you will be evaluated

Your application includes your resume, responses to the on-line questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. To learn more: https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/benefits.

Required documents

A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter, a résumé, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/about/careers. To ensure consideration, apply by November 13, 2026; CBO may stop accepting applications at any time after that date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Other information

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires employees to work in person in the Washington, D.C., office on designated core days. Additional in-office days may be required on the basis of operational needs, including support of the agency's infrastructure and data center operations. The position may require periodic travel (approximately once per month) to the agency's alternate computer facility. Full-time telework is not available for this position. Not a remote position. Only applications submitted through CBO's careers website (www.cbo.gov/careers) will be reviewed. CBO is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/D

What to expect next

You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.