Lead IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSADMIN)
Defense Logistics Agency
Posted: March 17, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$89,508 - $116,362
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves managing and supporting IT systems, hardware, and end-user devices for a defense logistics agency, including deploying new equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth operations for customers.
A good fit would be someone with strong technical skills in IT support and hardware management, who can handle both office and warehouse environments and work collaboratively to resolve complex problems.
It's ideal for experienced IT professionals ready for a senior role in a government setting.
See below for important information regarding this job.
Please note: This position may be transitioning to DISA in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027; the candidate selected for this recruitment may be reassigned to DISA with the position in FY27.
To qualify for an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT), your qualifications must include: A.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position.
To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Creditable specialized experience includes: Manage deployment of new hardware to the existing or additional customer base.
Serve as the principle technical authority for direction and decisions required to ensure project success. Develop operational test and evaluation plans.
Provide advice and assistance to customers, troubleshoot complex problems, and provide support in a manner that minimizes interruptions in customers' ability to carry out critical business activities.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is moderately active and requires frequent walking, standing, lifting and climbing.
The work will occasionally require crouching stooping, bending or stretching to observe/install IT equipment.
The work will require a level of manual dexterity necessary to install/repair/replace PCs, switches, cable runs, and other enterprise equipment.
WORK ENVIROMENT Work is performed in a typical office setting, but may also be placed in warehouse locations where IT equipment is located.
(Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for use in the warehouse.) Major Duties:
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