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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Junior Help Desk Technician (Tier 1)

GDIT Washington, DC On-site entry full-time

Salary

$30.44 - $41.18 per hour

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Description

GDIT has an opportunity for a Junior Help Desk Technician to provide world-class IT support to prestigious government clients in Washington D.C.

As a Junior Help Desk Technician, you will be the first point of contact for government clients, exhibiting exceptional technical and customer service skills to resolve issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide routine Tier 1 technical support to onsite and remote customers via phone, chat, email, and deskside assistance.
  • Maintain high levels of customer service, professionalism, and empathy.
  • Operate with minimal supervision on routine technical tasks and standard desktop configurations.
  • Support installation, setup, and configuration of desktops, notebooks, printers, and mobile devices.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting of Microsoft Windows and MacOS operating systems.
  • Utilize standard administrative tools for Tier 1 identity management support.
  • Document, track, and manage customer incidents within a ticketing management system.
  • Provide proactive follow-ups with customers to ensure issues are fully resolved.
  • Contribute to a positive team environment by sharing common user issues and solutions.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of related technical support experience.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification required upon hire.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, collaborative, and adaptable skills.

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:

  • Various shift options available, including Monday to Friday, afternoons, and overnights.

Salary:

  • The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.44 - $41.18.

Skills

Required

  • Customer Service
  • Information Technology (IT) Support
  • Problem Resolution
  • Desktop/notebook troubleshooting
  • Peripheral installation
  • Basic Active Directory exposure
  • Enterprise ticketing system experience
  • CompTIA Security+
  • English Language
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