IT Specialist (Sysadmin/Custspt)
Department of Defense
Summary
See below for important information regarding this job.
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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Each Application Package MUST include: Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
- If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
- The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
- Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
- If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
- The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
- We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
- We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
- Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible.
- Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text.
About this role
The IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT) position with the Department of Defense is based in Norfolk, Virginia. See below for important information regarding this job. The role pays $90,838 to $118,092 per year.
Day to day, the role 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. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal information technology experience this IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT) position with the Department of Defense in Norfolk, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $90,838 to $118,092 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Norfolk, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 5, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.