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Posted: February 4, 2026 (3 days ago)

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IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT)

Defense Logistics Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$90,838 - $118,092

per year

Closes

February 14, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing expert IT support for end-users in a government agency, including setting up, fixing, and maintaining computers, printers, and mobile devices across various locations.

It also includes managing hardware projects, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and advising on equipment upgrades.

A good fit would be someone with strong hands-on experience in IT hardware support and project management, who enjoys solving problems and working in a team environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in IT systems administration or customer support
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex Tier 2 help desk issues involving hardware and software
  • Experience configuring, deploying, testing, and repairing end-user hardware like computers, monitors, printers, and mobile devices
  • Skills in managing IT projects, including hardware deployment and resource control across technical areas
  • Proficiency in recommending purchases, evaluating hardware, and advising on upgrade/integration strategies
  • Knowledge of operational test and evaluation plans for IT systems
  • Experience in reinstalling operating systems, software installation, and user training

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for an IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT), your resume and supporting documentation must support: 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 time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: ?? Recommends purchases and advises management on upgrade/integration strategy. ??

Manages projects involving deployment of new hardware to the existing or additional customer base. ?? Develop operational test and evaluation plans.

Exercises control over the project activities and the project resources drawn from such technical specialties as Information Assurance, systems administration, application development and environment management.

?? Diagnoses and resolves complex problems (Tier 2 Help Desk tickets) involving IT hardware. ??

Take appropriate action to resolve problems including hardware/peripheral replacement, reinstallation of operating systems, other software installation, modification of settings or giving instructions to user and training them on appropriate procedures or features of the system.

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. Major Duties:

  • Provides specialized support of a wide range of technical and professional Information Technology (IT) functions which support the J6 mission of enterprise desktop support and end-user computing devices.
  • Serves as a technical expert for end-user management efforts for DLA users at all CONUS sites.
  • Provides multi-media support services and end-user hardware support services to multiple DLA organizations within the CONUS Area of Responsibility.
  • Configures, deploys, tests and repairs hardware for end-user use including CPUs, monitors, laptop computers, local printers, network printers, local and network scanners, mobile devices (tablets, phones, etc.), and other peripheral devices.
  • Researches and evaluates hardware and peripheral devices for use in the End User Computing (EUC) environment.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/5/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DLAJ6-26-12878582-MP