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IT Administrator
An IT Administrator maintains an organization's computing infrastructure, managing user accounts and permissions through Active Directory, keeping Windows Server environments running, and handling networking configuration for the office or company. Increasingly they also manage cloud computing resources and apply cybersecurity best practices to protect systems from threats. This role suits technically versatile, hands-on troubleshooters who serve as the first line of support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
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IT Administrator
Mapbox
San Francisco, CA
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Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK)
U.S. Army Cyber Command
Rock Island, IL · $125,776 – $189,610
This is a supervisory IT role managing a military network infrastructure division within the Department of Defense. It suits experienced IT professionals with a track record of leading teams, managing enterprise systems, and supporting complex command-and-control operations.
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Supervisory IT Specialist
Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, VA · $143,913 – $187,903
This role leads the Transition Support Branch within the USPTO's IT organization, overseeing enterprise service desk operations and IT communications while driving process improvements through service management methodologies and emerging technologies. It suits someone with technical leadership experience who can mentor staff, champion automation and AI-enabled solutions, and coordinate reliable IT support for mission-critical systems across a large federal agency.
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Supervisory IT Specialist
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Fort Collins, CO · $126,797 – $182,316
This is a supervisory IT leadership role managing a federal agency's portfolio of technology investments and the teams that oversee them. It suits someone with substantial federal IT management experience who can handle budgeting, compliance, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning across a large organization.
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SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
United States Fleet Forces Command
Norfolk, VA · $117,753 – $160,933
This federal role leads a Public Key Infrastructure team, overseeing PKI registration, training, and security audits while managing IT infrastructure and supervising staff performance. It suits someone with deep expertise in PKI systems and certificate authority operations who is ready to mentor others and handle complex compliance-driven technical work.
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LEAD IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN · $107,428 – $144,481
This federal IT leadership role oversees a team of specialists supporting software development and systems management across the organization. It suits experienced software engineers or system analysts ready to move into team leadership, manage Agile/Scrum practices, and bridge technical work with management communication.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Full-time · Fort Meade, Maryland · $132,751 – $172,578
This is a senior civilian leadership role overseeing IT and cybersecurity operations for an Air Force wing, managing engineering requirements, security posture, and budgets across a large organization. The position suits experienced IT professionals with program management expertise and a background in government systems or defense contracting.
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SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)
Defense Information Systems Agency
Fort Meade, Maryland · $121,785 – $158,322
Supervisory role managing a network operations team within the U.S. Cyber Command's IT Services Division, requiring demonstrated leadership of IT staff and infrastructure projects. Suited for experienced network specialists ready to step into a management position with federal security responsibilities.
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SUPERVISORY IT SPEC (CUSTSPT) OBO-T32
Army National Guard Units
Madison, WI · $89,508 – $116,362
This is a supervisory IT customer support role in the Wisconsin Army National Guard where you'll oversee the service desk team and coordinate multi-tier technical assistance for military users. It suits experienced IT professionals who have managed support operations and want to lead a government team.
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SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)
Air Force District of Washington
Andrews AFB, Maryland · $121,785 – $158,322
A first-level supervisory role in Air Force IT, overseeing branch operations, IT lifecycle management, and program delivery while leading nonsupervisory staff. Suited for experienced IT specialists seeking advancement into personnel management and strategic technology planning.
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Supervisory IT Specialist
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Washington, DC · $125,776 – $163,514
This role leads technical teams at the Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology, managing the design, development, and operation of mission-critical enterprise systems serving veterans. The position suits experienced IT leaders who can drive cloud-based system modernization, set technical strategy, and supervise both staff and vendor partnerships across complex data integration challenges.
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IT Specialist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
College Park, MD · $85,447 – $111,087
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TITLE 32 IT SPEC (PLCYPLN) GS-2210-11
Air National Guard Units
Charleston, WV · $75,278 – $97,867
This Air National Guard position advises base leadership on information technology and communications infrastructure, planning systems and enforcing policy across the wing. It suits experienced IT professionals with a military background seeking to combine technical expertise with strategic planning in a defense environment.
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IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT)
Naval Supply Systems Command
San Diego, CA · $119,630 – $152,062
This IT role at a Naval supply support center involves coordinating IT service transitions, validating contractor performance, and providing technical guidance on systems like NMCI and ONE-Net to regional military activities. The position suits someone with federal IT customer service experience and knowledge of infrastructure management who can work between military operations and external service providers.
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IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii · $111,119 – $144,457
This role manages secure communications infrastructure and cryptographic systems for submarine fleet operations, handling policy development and system administration for communications security across a large military organization. It suits experienced IT professionals comfortable working with classified systems, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes infrastructure where security decisions have organization-wide impact.
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IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) (TITLE 32)
Army National Guard Units
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri · $76,573 – $99,550
A systems administration specialist in the Army National Guard's Intelligence Directorate who manages military intelligence networks, maintains administrator accounts, coordinates security updates, and provides technical support to ensure uninterrupted service across distributed units.
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IT Specialist (AI)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
San Francisco, CA · $90,925 – $118,204
A federal IT role building and maintaining AI/ML platforms at CMS, combining platform engineering with governance and compliance work. This suits someone with hands-on experience deploying machine learning systems who is comfortable navigating federal security and regulatory requirements.
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IT Specialist (Network Services)
U.S. Army Cyber Command
Fort Huachuca, AZ · $91,205 – $124,649
This is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service network role at Fort Huachuca that involves coordinating service interruptions, translating requirements into network specifications, and configuring systems to support Army LAN/WAN infrastructure. The position suits experienced IT professionals with hands-on network management experience who can work with classified networks and represent the office in technical meetings.
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IT Specialist (Artificial Intelligence) DIRECT HIRE
U.S. International Trade Commission
Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
The U.S. International Trade Commission seeks an AI specialist to architect and oversee the agency's artificial intelligence systems, from strategy and governance through deployment and workforce training. This role suits someone with deep enterprise AI platform experience who can lead secure, compliant implementations across federal cloud infrastructure while advising leadership on AI adoption and risk.
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Information Technology Specialist (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) - DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY
Air Force Materiel Command
Kelly AFB, Texas; Lackland AFB, Texas · $90,823 – $140,403
A federal senior systems administrator role responsible for planning, installing, testing, and maintaining an organization's hardware and software infrastructure. This suits experienced IT professionals seeking advancement in a structured government environment with defined career progression.
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IT Specialist (Network)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $89,508 – $145,468
This role supports the Veterans Affairs' network infrastructure as part of their enterprise connectivity and collaboration services, requiring oversight of WAN and LAN operations, monitoring tools, and security systems to keep the agency's communications running reliably. It suits someone with hands-on experience managing data center networks, infrastructure devices, and both physical and virtual network environments who can handle operational complexity while coordinating changes and configuration management.
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