Database Administrator 2
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Posted: January 26, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Salary
$88,621 - $133,142
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 is for a senior IT specialist who manages and supports computer systems and hardware for government users, ensuring everything runs smoothly without disrupting important work.
It involves deploying new equipment, fixing complex technical issues, and coordinating with teams to resolve problems quickly.
A good fit would be someone with strong hands-on experience in IT support and troubleshooting, who enjoys helping others with technology in a fast-paced environment.
See below for important information regarding this job. 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 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: - 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.
B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.
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:
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