IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN).

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Offices-to-go is seeking an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN) for GS-12/13 level responsibilities in the Washington, DC area. You will support biometric capabilities and national crime information systems, evaluate contractor work, and help maintain continuity of operations and disaster recovery plans.

The role requires specialized Federal experience at GS-12/13 levels, the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and FAC-COR Level III certification.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 level in Federal service.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in Federal service (for GS-13).
• Candidate must meet the security requirements, including ability to obtain a Secret clearance and FAC-COR Level III certification.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and modernization of biometric capabilities and national crime information systems.
• Evaluate contractor technical documentation, implementation activities, and operational performance.
• Support continuity of operations, disaster recovery, contingency planning, backup, and restoration capabilities.
• Evaluate compliance findings and technical vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in systems integration, interoperability testing, configuration management, and operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Specialized experience GS-12

Specialized experience GS-13

Security clearance

Job description

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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
• Selective Service registration is required, see the "Additional Information" section for full details.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See “Additional Information” section for specific details.
• This position requires the candidate to be able to hold a security clearance at the Secret.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain an industry-recognized certification in a FAC-COR Level III.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 25% of the time.
• This position is designated as Mission Critical/Mission Essential (See Announcement Questionnaire for detailed description)
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

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

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.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

This announcement is being advertised under an agency specific OR a government‑wide Direct‑Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool.

Career Transition Programs (

These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Be rated well‑qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and submit the appropriate documentation to support your

Probationary Period:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. More information can be found here:

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here:

Selective Service

If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

• Continued under Benefits

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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 .

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.