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Deskside Support Technician

CACI International

Arlington, VAFull-time$50–100K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$50–100K/yr
Location
Arlington, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CompTIA Security+, requiredITIL V3 Foundations, requiredHDI Desktop Support Manager Or A+, requiredSecret clearance, required

Job overview

The Deskside Support Technician supports the Joint Service Provider user community at the Pentagon, resolving end-user issues involving desktops, laptops, software installations, and networks. The role documents and monitors incidents and work orders, coordinates with IT support teams, and uses established workflows and ITIL practices to improve service delivery. It also contributes to service desk metrics, team development, and performance management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PC Hardware Support, requiredPC Software Support, requiredCustomer Service, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredProblem Solving, requiredTask Prioritization, requiredWritten Communication, requiredOral Communication, requiredInterpersonal Communication, requiredPC and Software Research, requiredBusiness Communication, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredTeamwork, requiredITIL, requiredKnowledge Management, requiredEnterprise Knowledge Base Implementation, requiredService Desk Metrics Reporting, requiredEnterprise Infrastructure, requiredLifting 50 Pounds, required

Qualifications

Five Years Professional Experience, requiredBachelor's Degree or Equivalent, requiredCompTIA Security+, requiredITIL V3 Foundations, requiredHDI Desktop Support Manager or A+, requiredMicrosoft MCP or Novell CNE, nice to haveSecret Clearance, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Title: Deskside Support Technician

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local


The Opportunity:

As a Deskside Support Technician , you will act as a model of customer service excellence to all organizational staff members in supporting the Joint Service Provider (JSP) user community. This position will be located in the Pentagon.

You will be working with a team of professionals providing end user support relative to software, hardware, and network assistance and you will interact daily with the customer to ensure productivity and provide resolution to IT issues that the end-users may have with existing desktops, laptops, software installations issues, and other critical needs.

The Deskside Support Technician is predicated on diagnostic experience and judgment, as well as the application of pre-established workflow procedures and instructions to identify research and resolve technical problems.

Additionally, the Deskside Support Technician documents, tracks and monitors the incidents, and work orders to ensure a timely resolution.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support for system users.

  • Assist in designing, analyzing, and maintaining highly complex enterprise infrastructure environments.

  • Must also be able to assist with customer inquiries and have a working role on the team.

  • Assist in the development of performance measurements (goals/metrics/reports) utilizing the current service desk platform and facilitate a feedback system to team members on issues such as customer service, communication, and technical skills, in order to enhance the quality of support delivered.

  • Utilize ITIL best practices to enhance and optimize the services provided to end users.

  • Complete and provide regular Service Desk metrics reports.

  • Expert knowledge in the implementation of an enterprise knowledge base and knowledge management best practices.

  • Coordinate with IT support teams to resolve customer incidents/problems, fulfill service requests, and institute continuous service improvement initiatives and methods.

  • Resolve customer issues effectively or escalate them to appropriate support tiers.

  • Work with management in assessing staff performance/reviews/changes.

  • Assist in the management of Service Desk resources for optimal performance.

  • Assist in the professional and technical development of the team

  • Meet customer requirements for Service Desk performance.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience supporting PC hardware and software systems.

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, including consideration of vendor certification in the technology being applied such as Microsoft MCP or Novell CNE.

  • CompTIA Security+, and ITIL v3 Foundations AND HDI Desktop Support Manager or A+ related certifications relevant to personnel roles/responsibilities.

  • ITILv3 Foundation minimum certification preferred.

  • US Department of Defense (DOD) issued Secret Clearance.

  • Strong customer service orientation.

  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

  • Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Ability to conduct research into PC and software issues and products as required.

  • Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

  • Highly self-motivated and directed.

  • Keen attention to detail.

  • Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:

  • Sitting for long periods.

  • Standing for long periods.

  • Ambulate throughout an office.

  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required.

  • Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$49,900 - $100,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,502 open IT Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–100K/yr
  • Virginia median$75–122K/yr95 salary ranges
  • US median$71–100K/yr871 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is 23% below the Virginia median midpoint ($98K) — in the middle half of IT Support salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 198 open IT Support jobs in Virginia and 2,502 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
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 1,774 postings).
Education
216 of the 2,502 open IT Support jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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