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Defense Logistics Agency

It Specialist (Sysadmin/Infosec)

Location: Multiple Locations
Requires Relocation: No
Start Date: 20/11/2025
End Date: 29/11/2025
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: The public
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: Occasional travel
Full Time On-site

Defense Logistics Agency

About Defense Logistics Agency

America’s Combat Logistics Support Agency: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency. DLA provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war. It also provides logistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others as authorized.

Summary

Job summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $105,383 - $137,000 Columbus, OH: $109,966- $142,957 Dayton, OH: $109,308- $142,103 Fort Belvoir, VA: $120,579- $156,755 New Cumberland, PA: $120,579- $156,755 Ogden, UT: $105,383 - $137,000 Philadelphia, PA: $116,123- $150,962 Richmond, VA: $110,083- $143,109

Major duties

Serves as a principal advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the Project Manager for the introduction of new projects on technologies/information systems to meet functional requirements of DLA. Provides expert planning and coordinating for the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems. Provides expert systematic analytical approaches to problem solving and computer systems analysis, computer programming, system administration, and maintenance in support of applications prototyping, integration, modification, and implementation. Addresses the effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and resource requirements for various ICAM systems including toolsets and processes supporting Identity Management, Single Sign-On, Privilege Management and Segregation of Duties. Develops and implements these requirements and other system requirements through interaction with functional end-users, functional analysts, operations research analysts, or other computer specialists.

Qualification

To qualify for an IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC), 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-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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: - Defines or gathers technical requirements and participates in the development of new and enhanced processes, systems or applications. - Performs difficult and complex research or troubleshooting in critical problem areas (i.e. applications development, Governance Risk & Compliance and/or other ICAM systems, if applicable) including the interface and integration with other systems having DLA wide impact and/or application. - Manages accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment - Researches and submits project plans, coordinates support from participating activities, organizes data collection, collects data, determines, or develops methodology required, solves the problem, and prepares the necessary reports. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.