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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Mid-Level Help Desk Technician (Tier 1)

GDIT Washington, DC On-site mid full-time

Salary

$35.04 - $47.40 per hour

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Description

GDIT has an opportunity for a Mid-Level Help Desk Technician to provide IT support to prestigious government clients. As a Help Desk Technician, you will be the first point of contact and exhibit technical and customer service skills to resolve issues efficiently.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide independent Tier 1 technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Act as a customer service champion, de-escalating tense situations with VIP users.
  • Identify recurring incident trends and author internal knowledge base articles.
  • Manage user environments using Active Directory and provide administration support for Microsoft Office 365.
  • Utilize advanced Tier 1 skills for tasks such as setting up shared drives and resolving profile issues.
  • Isolate and resolve complex workstation issues to minimize downtime.
  • Review ticket logs and analyze customer satisfaction data to enhance the user journey.
  • Coordinate with other teams to resolve technical issues seamlessly.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED and 4-5 years of progressive technical support experience, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification required upon hire.
  • Advanced Windows & MacOS troubleshooting, Microsoft 365 administration, and Active Directory management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, collaborative, and adaptable.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Shift Options:

  • Mon-Fri, 0800-1630.
  • Afternoons: 1600-0000, Sat-Wed or Thu-Mon.
  • Overnights: 0000-0800, Sat-Wed or Thu-Mon.

Salary:

  • $35.04 - $47.40 per hour.

Skills

Required

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