
Helpdesk Support Technician
General Dynamics Information Technology
Washington, DC · HybridJob$33.15–44.85/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Helpdesk Support Technician provides Tier II technical support and customer service for company-supported applications, platforms, computers, and peripherals. The role supports users by phone and remote-control systems, troubleshoots hardware and software issues, and configures devices for secure operation. It also handles ticket workflows, asset tracking, user training, and coordination with other support tiers. The position requires on-site work within a rotating 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. EST schedule, with some remote work allowed depending on workload.
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Full job description
Req ID: RQ230038
Type of Requisition: SCA
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4)
Job Family: SCA
Skills:
Computer Support,Desktop Computers,Desktop Management
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
Job Description:
Job Summary:
We are looking for a tier II tech that provides user support and customer service on company-supported computer applications and platforms, troubleshoots problems and advices on appropriate action.
Qualifications:
Required:
2+ years of technical support experience in current desktop and laptop computers, various operating systems to include two or more of the following: Windows 11, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and with 2+ years of technical support experience in Microsoft products including CoPilot, Defender, Office 365 applications and Windows Hello for Business.
Minimum requirements: AA Degree + 2 year related experience OR 3 years of related working experience if no AA degree
Experience using ticketing system (prefer ServiceNow)
Experience with remote desktop management software (prefer Bomgar\Beyond Trust)
Experience with workstation deployment management system (prefer SCCM)
Ability to follow and update standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure proper routing escalation of issues that cannot be resolved while on call with the customer
Willingness to actively seek input from senior engineers and ask questions to improve technical understanding to improve first call resolution
Proven ability to meet and/or exceed Service Level Agreements
Strong customer service and end-user equipment support skills
Strong written and oral communications required.
Mandatory: Ability to work within 8:00 am – 8:00 pm EST per rotation on site. Some remote work allowed depending on workload.
Desired:
ITIL foundations certification or ability to obtain certification within 3 months
One or more of the following certifications are desired:
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CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA A+ Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
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Enterprise Desktop Support technician on Windows 11
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MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 11
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 11
Education Required: AA/AS
Job Responsibilities:
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Provides technical support for 500+ users by telephone, Service Now and remote-control systems. Configures and supports (remotely) desktop computers, laptop computers, imaging, handheld devices, printers, monitors, portable data storage devices, and other general peripherals.
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Configures IT devices for secure operation, including installation of security software, software updates, and other configurations remotely as required.
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Supports media, wireless networking, port security, remote access, and network connectivity; Supports equipment moves/adds/changes.
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Assists Help Desk Manager with daily operations; Update all tickets assigned daily.
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Diagnose hardware and software failures, communicate the remediation plans to users, and provide status updates.
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Provides remote software support for users of NCI-provided applications (as identified by the task), including basic to advanced software operations and general use of computers and peripherals.
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Supports NCI and NIH proprietary software.
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Provides virtual assistance sessions such as Windows Remote Assistance and Apple Remote Desktop.
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Provide inventory management support and CEPO process for hardware retirement.
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Provides input for end-user documentation and instructions.
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Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines as needed.
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Tracks and updates the movement of all IT assets (laptops, desktops, printers, etc.) within the stipulated database and within time constraints.
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Performs diagnostics, analysis, repairs, or replacement hardware for PC’s, laptops, and printers.
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Follows set policies and procedures when assisting clients to ensure proper handling of requests.
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Contributes knowledge and updated information to maintain the Service Desk SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and Training manuals for Tier I support.
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Work with Tier I/II/III and other groups to resolve technical problems.
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Maintains a professional attitude and appearance providing excellent customer service at all times, to include maintaining a good work ethic and assisting other analysts when needed.
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Supports continuous improvement in the process and quality of the operations.
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Participates in troubleshooting of issues with the drive towards root cause identification and resolution.
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Provides end user training instruction, as required.
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Opens, tracks, and closes trouble tickets.
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Ensures problem ownership and promotes end-user satisfaction.
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Tracks activities of technical support specialists to whom tickets were assigned.
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Supports requirements gathering for equipment moves/adds/changes.
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Supports Operating Systems: Windows 11, Microsoft Outlook, TCP/IP, MS Office 365 Suite, ServiceNow, Security suites.
The likely hourly rate for this position is between $33.15 - $44.85. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
How this job compares
Set against the 587 open Desktop Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$33.15–44.85/hr
- US median$25–30/hr220 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $39/hr, is 43% above the US median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the top quarter of Desktop Support hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 10 open Desktop Support jobs in Washington, D.C. and 587 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- TEKsystems74 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Desktop Support postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (399 postings).
- Education
- 22 of the 587 open Desktop Support jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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