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IT Specialist
An IT Specialist is a generalist technology professional responsible for maintaining an organization's computing infrastructure, spanning networking, user account administration, and increasingly cloud platforms like Azure or AWS. The role often blends hands-on support with foundational cybersecurity responsibilities, ensuring systems are patched, monitored, and protected against threats. IT Specialists typically manage their workload through ITSM tools and are found in IT departments of companies across every industry, from small businesses to large enterprises.
How much does an IT Specialist make?
Too few IT Specialist postings state pay to publish a median yet: 13 of 13 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for IT Specialist roles?
13 open IT Specialist roles from 12 employers; the most at Air National Guard Units, Air Force Civilian Career Training and Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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IT Specialist in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open IT Specialist roles (13)
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 (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 (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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IT SPECIALIST
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pittsburgh, PA · $106,437 – $158,322
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IT Specialist (Policy and Planning)
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Suitland, MD · $85,447 – $133,142
This federal IT role manages technology governance, compliance, and budget planning for an economic analysis bureau. It suits someone experienced in government IT processes, capital planning, and system auditing who can coordinate across teams and maintain detailed documentation.
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IT Specialist
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Arlington, TX · $97,307 – $150,426
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IT Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlantic City, NJ · $99,775 – $154,637
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IT SPECIALIST
Air Force Civilian Career Training
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 · $50,460 – $113,185
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Likely next role (22)
Where IT Specialists commonly go next: Systems Administrator.
IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
Air National Guard Units
Meridian, MS · $89,508 – $116,362
This is a military technician role leading IT systems administration for the Mississippi National Guard's Air Operations Center, requiring active military membership and overseeing multi-platform server infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery.
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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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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 (OS)
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Suitland, MD · $85,477 – $133,142
This position involves managing and securing Windows Server infrastructure and Azure cloud environments for a federal agency, combining on-premises administration with cloud operations. It suits candidates with hands-on enterprise Windows and hybrid infrastructure experience who are comfortable with cybersecurity controls, patching, and 24/7 operational support.
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Field Systems Administrator
KB Home
Full-time · Houston, TX
This role provides on-site technical support across KB Home's offices and field locations, handling everything from first-level user assistance to system administration for networks, backups, and hardware. It suits experienced IT professionals who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and can work independently while supporting both office staff and remote field teams.
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Systems Administrator
See's Candies
Carson, CA
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Associate Systems Administrator (R5698)
Shield AI
Full-time · Wichita Metro Area · $70,000 – $105,000
This role supports Shield AI's enterprise IT infrastructure by providing hands-on systems administration, end-user technical support, and asset management across the company's global operations. It suits someone with solid troubleshooting skills who enjoys working directly with users—especially executives—in a fast-moving defense-tech environment.
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M365 Administrator - Unified Communications
Cambia Health Solutions
Full-time · $84,150 – $113,850
This role administers Microsoft 365 services—Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint—for a healthcare organization, focusing on system stability, automation through PowerShell, and supporting migrations across the M365 platform. It suits experienced systems administrators who enjoy proactive maintenance and working within collaborative healthcare IT teams.
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Staff PLM Administrator, Manufacturing Systems
Crusoe
Arvada, CO · $155,000 – $180,000
Crusoe seeks a senior PLM platform owner to architect and govern their engineering systems as manufacturing scales. This role demands deep expertise in PLM administration, BOM governance, and ERP integration, balancing strategic platform decisions with hands-on system stewardship across a fast-growing industrial AI infrastructure company.
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Roles similar to IT Specialist (59)
From Computer Support Specialist, Cyber Security Administrator, Cyber Security Technician, Incident Analyst, IT Administrator, IT Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Network Administrator, Network Specialist, Network Support Specialist, System Administrator, Systems Administrator.
IT Specialist (Customer Support)
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Raleigh, NC · $107,301 – $144,493
A federal IT support specialist role managing enterprise hardware, mobile devices, and customer-facing technical services within a government information security office. This suits someone with hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure and a track record in tier-1 to tier-3 support workflows.
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IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
Air National Guard Units
Meridian, MS · $89,508 – $116,362
This is a military technician role leading IT systems administration for the Mississippi National Guard's Air Operations Center, requiring active military membership and overseeing multi-platform server infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery.
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IT Specialist (INFOSEC/CUSTSPT)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Lemoore, CA · $75,278 – $97,867
A federal IT support role at a Naval Health Clinic providing technical help to end users, managing network infrastructure, and leading a small team of technicians. This suits experienced IT professionals ready to work in a government healthcare setting with security and customer support responsibilities.
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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.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
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.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
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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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 (CUSTSPT)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
New York, NY · $105,481 – $137,128
This IT support role at FEMA focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting systems and networks across regional offices, with responsibilities including hardware/software diagnostics, customer support coordination, and disaster recovery assistance. The position requires proven IT experience and involves potential emergency deployments with irregular schedules and extended travel.
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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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Network Support Specialist
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Remote - United States
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Employers hiring IT Specialists
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