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Deskside Support Technician (Tier II))

System One

Washington, DCContract$42/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$42/hr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

System One seeks a Tier II Deskside Support Technician to provide hands-on desktop support in a Windows enterprise environment in Washington, DC. The customer-facing role supports end users through dispatched tickets and onsite requests, including hardware and printer troubleshooting, specialty software installation, and ticket updates. The technician works onsite across buildings as needed and may occasionally provide after-hours support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceProfessional CommunicationWindows Office SupportWindows 10Outlook and ExchangeMicrosoft OfficeITSM TicketingWindows Troubleshooting

Qualifications

High School Diploma5+ Years IT Support ExperienceActive Secret ClearancePublic Trust EligibilityDOJ ESA Public Trust Eligibility

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Deskside Support Technician (Tier II))

Location: Washington, DC

Type: Contract to Hire

Compensation: $42/HR

Work Model: Onsite

Hours: Washington, DC (On-site 5 days a week)

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance

Position summary

We’re seeking a Tier II Deskside Support Technician to provide hands-on desktop support in a Windows enterprise environment. This is a customer-facing role supporting end users through dispatched tickets and onsite requests, with a strong emphasis on responsiveness, documentation, and “white glove” support for senior leadership areas as needed.

What you’ll do

  • Provide deskside support for users based on dispatched tickets and onsite needs

  • Perform break/fix hardware support (e.g., replace hard drives, batteries, troubleshoot device failures)

  • Install specialty software not already packaged/deployed via standard tools (e.g., SCCM)

  • Remove devices from the network when directed by Security

  • Troubleshoot printer issues (diagnose problems, replace toner, restore functionality)

  • Work independently across multiple buildings/sites as required (within Washington, DC area)

  • Track and update all work in an ITSM/ticketing system, keeping tickets accurate and current

  • Occasionally provide after-hours support to meet critical support needs

Required qualifications

  • High School Diploma plus 5+ years of relevant IT support experience

  • Strong customer service and professional communication skills (written & verbal)

  • Tier II experience supporting a Windows office environment (Windows 10, Outlook/Exchange, Microsoft Office)

  • Experience working from an ITSM ticketing system

  • Ability to maintain a Public Trust (this process includes a soft credit check)

  • Ability to handle real-world Windows troubleshooting (ex: Blue Screen of Death / OS-level issues)

Security requirements

  • Active Secret clearance (must be clearly reflected on the resume)

  • Role also requires eligibility for / ability to pass a DOJ ESA Public Trust process (includes soft credit check)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,818 open IT Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$42/hr
  • US median$25–31/hr799 hourly ranges

This rate, $42/hr, is 50% above the US median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the top quarter of IT Support hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 55 open IT Support jobs in Washington, D.C. and 2,818 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four IT Support postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 1,940 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 779 of the 2,818 open IT Support jobs (28%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 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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