
Desktop Support Technician
San Diego, CAContract$25–32/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Desktop Support Technician supports end users with hardware, software, applications, and LAN issues. The role provides executive-level desktop support, manages Active Directory users, troubleshoots mobile devices, and works with Tier 3 support on server and network issues. It also involves deploying and maintaining computers, supporting Microsoft Windows and hosted M365, coordinating IT processes, and assisting compliance and cybersecurity teams. This is a contract role based onsite in San Diego.
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Description
The IT Desktop Support Technician is an important member of the IT Infrastructure team. The IT Desktop Support Technician is someone with strong customer service and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues for our end users. The Desktop Support Technician will be responsible for supporting all end users relating to hardware and software, computer applications, and LAN related issues. Day to day responsibilities consist of: Installing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting end user workstations and interrelated hardware and software, Active Directory user management, troubleshooting of mobile devices, escalating issues accordingly, and maintaining communication with customers and technical teams.
What You'll Be Doing
Taking initial telephone or service ticket inquiries and troubleshooting or managing end user hardware, software, or network problems
Responsible for executive level desktop support, requiring a higher level of service
Utilizing Active Directory for user management and assigning users to Group Policy Objects
Responding to and supporting the resolution of server and network issues with Tier 3 support
Provide 1st level client support through our help desk ticketing system
Recognizing and escalating more difficult problems to Tier 3 support
Supporting a Microsoft Windows environment, including the windows stack, Active Directory, and hosted M365
Use Remote Monitoring tools and call tracking to log and route tickets
Imaging and Deploying Desktops and Laptops for end users
Creating and maintaining client-related documentation
Actively participating as a strategic member of the technology team, including participating in team meetings, and providing onsite support for remote IT Engineers
Participate in the maintenance, updates, planning and installation of client computers and application software
Participate in working with the business to build automated workflows that are repetitive, replicable, and comprehensive, through continuous improvement of our processes
Assist the compliance and cybersecurity teams to align processes with regulatory requirements
Facilitate the deployment of new client computer systems and application integration to support business needs
Assist in the coordination of planned maintenance activities to ensure IT systems are properly implemented and maintained according to best practices with as little impact to the business as possible
Assist in the development and maintenance of proper processes, procedures, and system documentation according to industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Skills/Experience:
This role requires a strong working knowledge of the following:
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems including M365 Support
Strong Customer Service techniques in an IT environment
ITIL framework
IT Service Management Software (i.e., ServiceNow)
Proficient in IT procurement processes and procedures
Strong Incident skills and troubleshooting techniques
Exceptional work ethic and time management skills
Ability to work well independently and/or as part of a team
Strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service at the executive level
Ability to travel 10% of the time, and on short notice
Participate in after hours on call rotation as necessary for problem resolution, and project management/installations
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- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,821 open IT Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–32/hr
- California median$28–35/hr80 hourly ranges
- US median$25–31/hr800 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $28.50/hr, is 10% below the California median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the middle half of IT Support hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 241 open IT Support jobs in California and 2,821 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- TEKsystems (this employer)14 open
- Robert Half10 open
- Reyes Holdings7 open
- Experience
- IT Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (1,946 postings).
- Education
- 273 of the 2,821 open IT Support jobs (10%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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