IT Specialist (CUSTSPT/SYSADMIN)
What you'd do
This announcement is for IT Specialist (CUSTSPT/SYSADMIN), located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity Services Staff, National Classified Systems Directorate in Washington, DC. The incumbent is responsible for planning and directing Service Desk operations, customer service support, IT systems administration, and configuration management activities.
Major duties
The duties and responsibilities for a IT Specialist (CUSTSPT/SYSADMIN) GS-2210-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Identifies and resolves recurring incidents, ensuring system performance. Oversees the evaluation and deployment of system patches and upgrades. Develops standards and criteria for assessing system performance. Performs system maintenance to support mission-essential operations. Plans customer support services to meet mission-essential needs.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the position of IT Specialist (CUSTSPT/SYSADMIN), at GS-2210-13, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Please refer to the OPM IT Management Series 2210 Qualification Standard for the specific experience requirements for the GS-12 and above positions. AND Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties: Provides IT systems administration, customer support, service desk, and information security support. Plans and coordinates the installation, operation, and maintenance of hardware and software systems. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 07/08/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 07/08/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
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