Help Desk Technician Jobs in Washington, DC

A Help Desk Technician is a vital part of the technology industry. They are responsible for providing technical support and assistance to users experiencing issues with hardware, software, and network systems. Their role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical problems, often via remote access. They might also install, configure, and maintain software and hardware, and train users on new technologies. The technician will typically document incidents and solutions, often working within a ticketing system. They may work as a part of an IT team or independently in a smaller organization.

Important skills for a Help Desk Technician include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, thorough knowledge of computer systems, networks, and both common and proprietary software. Relevant certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ can greatly enhance job prospects. Some roles a person may hold before becoming a Help Desk Technician include: IT Support Specialist, Computer Technician, or Network Administrator. These roles provide valuable experience in troubleshooting, customer service, and technical knowledge that can be beneficial for a Help Desk Technician role.

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Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) - Location Support Center (LSC)

  • Tysons, VA (11 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tysons, VA (11 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) - Location Support Center (LSC) to join our team in Tysons, VA. In this role, you will provide...

Enterprise IT Support Officer Installer

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 26 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) - Installer (Switch Technician / VIST) to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will support...

Enterprise IT Support Officer - Location Support Center

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) - Location Support Center (LSC) to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will provide...

Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) Equipment & Video Installation Technician

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) Equipment & Video Installation Technician to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you serve on...

Enterprise IT Support Officer Equipment and Telephony Installer

  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (19 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 13 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) Equipment and Telephony Installer to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you support a...

Enterprise Help Desk Agent, Tier 1

  • Lorton, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lorton, VA (17 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

Description Leidos is s eeking an experienced Enterprise Help Desk (EHD) Agent, Tier 1, to join the Mission Support Services (MSS) team. MSS is a shared service, internal investment group under...

IT Hardware Technician

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 days ago

Description The National Security Sector of Leidos has an upcoming opportunity for an IT Hardware Technician at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. The IT Hardware Technician will be part of a dynamic...

Sr. Helpdesk Specialist

  • Fort Belvoir, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 19 days ago

Description Leidos is seeking an Tier 2 Helpdesk Specialist to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract in Fort Belvoir, VA. The I3TS program provides...

Technical Support Engineer (OnPrem)

  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified...

Apple Genius - IT Support Technician

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 hours ago

Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. At Apple, we believe inclusion is a shared...

FLEX Senior Application Support Analyst - One Yield Help Desk

  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 5 hours ago

Id : 25072118, Title : FLEX Senior Application Support Analyst - One Yield Help Desk, Category : Information Technology, RequisitionType : Flex, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...532,...

Field Support Engineer

  • Centreville, VA (23 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Centreville, VA (23 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 hours ago

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career...

Security Support Specialist - TS/SCI w/Poly

  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 7 hours ago

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None...

Senior IT Helpdesk Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 hours ago

ASRC Federal is seeking a Senior IT Helpdesk Specialist to support an upcoming award located in Washington, DC. This position will require the individual to be onsite 5-days a week and must have...

Help Desk Technician (Part time: 21 hrs a week)

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago

Working with the VP of Information Technology, Network Administrators and Engineers, the Help Desk Technician is responsible for supporting 350+ users at the organization's headquarters office and remote...

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Salary for Help Desk Technician Jobs in Washington, DC

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Technicians in Washington, DC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
Master's Degree
23.0%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
High School or GED
6.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Help Desk Technicians in Washington, DC
2-4 years
36.5%
Less than 1 year
25.1%
1-2 years
23.2%
4-6 years
10.7%
None
3.2%
6-8 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.6%



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