IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Summary

This position serves as a IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) located in the Department of Justice, Chief Information Officer, Service Delivery Staff, Law Enforcement Services Directorate in Washington, DC. The primary purpose of this position is to support the administration, modernization, security, and continuous improvement of DOJ-OCIO biometric capabilities and national crime information systems, including JABS, CAS, JBIS, and the Disposition Reporting Service (DRS).

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) GS-2210-12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Supports the operation and modernization of enterprise biometric capabilities and national crime information systems, including JABS, CAS, JBIS, and the Disposition Reporting Service (DRS). Evaluates contractor technical documentation, implementation activities, and operational performance. Supports the development, maintenance, testing, and implementation of continuity of operations, disaster recovery, contingency planning, backup, and restoration capabilities. Evaluates compliance findings and technical vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions to improve the security and resilience of enterprise information systems. Participates in systems integration, interoperability testing, configuration management, and operational improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN), at GS-2210-12/13, 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: Assist with the administration, maintenance or development of national-level biometric capabilities or law enforcement information systems or programs. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties: Provides support for the administration, maintenance or development of national-level biometric capabilities or law enforcement information systems or programs. Provides technical guidance and oversight to contractors, managing service level agreements, or driving customer engagement with federal, tribal, state, or local criminal justice entities. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 09/28/2026 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 09/28/2026 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-12/13 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.