IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT)

Summary

This position serves as a IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT), located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Chief Information Officer, Cybersecurity Services Staff, National Classified Systems Directorate located in Washington, DC. The primary purpose of this position is to perform systems administration, information security, infrastructure operations, technical support, continuity planning that ensure the availability, integrity, and financial/budget support

Duties

• The duties and responsibilities for a IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT) GS-2210-12 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintains enterprise electronic information services, data repositories, electronic records systems, and information management tools. Provides technical and program management advice to leadership on litigation technology capabilities and mission requirements. Manages and maintain electronic data and information resources in accordance with established policies and requirements Coordinates with technical teams, customers, stakeholders, and leadership to resolve issues. Performs user account administration, system updates, routine maintenance, and system performance monitoring.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT), at GS-2210-12, you must meet the basic 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-12 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties: Provides technical support for litigation technology systems, databases, applications, and/or digital information repositories. AND Assist in implementing solutions to improve litigation technology processes and services You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 09/08/2026 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 09/08/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/08/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on 09/08/2026. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements) Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account. Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Ebony Stephenson at [email protected] for assistance. *Continued from Required Documents: If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP: You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force. Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.