IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Department of Justice

Washington, District of Columbia Full-time $121,785 – $158,322 Closes Jun 29, 2026

Summary

This position serves as a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN), located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Service Delivery Staff, End-User Support Services, IT Asset and Inventory Management in Washington, DC. The incumbent is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of enterprise IT assets and systems, ensuring accountability, security, and organization, while leading asset management, audit compliance, and stakeholder coordination activities to support mission.

Duties

  • The duties and responsibilities for a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) GS-2210-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in identifying, assessing, and documenting deploy and return of IT assets.
  • Assists in the installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of enterprise hardware and software systems.
  • Maintains configuration management records and system baselines by documenting hardware, software, and configuration changes.
  • Manages the IT asset lifecycle by maintaining accurate inventories, supporting audits, resolving discrepancies.
  • Coordinating provisioning, maintenance, and disposition in compliance with organizational and federal requirements.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-13 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on 06/29/2026, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) along with the results of the applied assessment. Qualified applicants who pass the US HIRE assessment, which is used to determine proficiency, will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. The Hiring Official may select any qualified candidate. Veterans’ preference is not applicable.

Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Data Systems Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Information Technology Program Management Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Operating Systems Problem Solving Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. “The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies.

You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.” When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant’s resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12971644.

Benefits

*Continued from Additional Information: Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant’s criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Ebony Stephenson at Ebony. Stephenson2@usdoj.gov. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

Required Documents

  • It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.
  • Resume Resume – All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history: Official position title, Employer name and contact information, Start and end dates (including month and year), Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
  • CTAP/ICTAP eligibility documentation – If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP, you must submit: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., letter of intent to separate, separation notice, or agency RIF letter), Your most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.

About this role

The IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) position with the Department of Justice is based in Washington, District of Columbia. This position serves as a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN), located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Service Delivery Staff, End-User Support Services, IT Asset and Inventory Management in Washington, DC. The role pays $121,785 to $158,322 per year.

Day to day, the work involves the duties and responsibilities for a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) GS-2210-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in identifying, assessing, and documenting deploy and return of IT assets. 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 (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) position requires. It is graded at GS-13, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) position with the Department of Justice in Washington, District of Columbia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $121,785 to $158,322 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 29, 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.

Job Details

Department Department of Justice
Job Type Full-time
Location Washington, District of Columbia
Salary $121,785 – $158,322
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 29, 2026
Posted Jun 15, 2026
Source ID JMD-CIO-26-12971644-DHA
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