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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Support Specialist - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $76,960.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Access Network, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, IMac, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Bomgar, Microsoft Outlook, Configuration Management, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Data Transmissions, Human-Computer Interaction, HP Thin Clients, Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Javaserver Pages, Local Area Networks, Microsoft Office, System Center Configuration Manager, Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Smart Cards, Software Systems, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Image Acquisition, Data Processing, SC Clearance, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Casper Suite, Gsuite, Servicenow, User Accounts - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/dc/washington/19962be6-c546-4611-85b2-5e9b56a05695 ## About the Role * Deskside support Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience providing desk side support, acting as senior engineer specializing in troubleshooting of complex and advanced end-user issues with hardware and software in a diverse MS Windows environment. * Need to be able to work independently and as part of a team. * Skills should include hardware and software diagnostics, mobile device deployment, recovery and troubleshooting. * Must have a broad base of support and diagnostic knowledge and be fluent in multiple IT disciplines such as computing, networking, integration and domain administration. * Understanding of the MAC OS Imaging process using JAMF preferred but not required. * Experience supporting Active Directory, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace for Enterprise, Bomgar, VPN, SCCM, VTC, Zoom needed. * Must possess a High School Diploma; may be substituted with 6 additional years of related experience. * HDI Technical Support Professional required within six (6) months of employment. * Certifications desirable but not required include A+, Net+, Secure+. * The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and possess the ability to meet aggressive timelines in a very fast-paced environment. * Must have strong customer service skills and be able to multitask between hardware and software solutions. We are looking for exceptional organization skills, scheduling, and the ability to document processes. * Remote and Deskside Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues. * Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows with latest Windows OS. * Familiarity with MAC OS. * Must be reliable and have independent transportation. Travel to various field sites is required, and reliable and independent transportation will be needed. * Ability to act independently in a customer environment, as well as the ability to engage engineers from multiple teams to troubleshoot issues. * Smart cards / PIV cards (general knowledge). * Experience with Office 365, Google Workspace for Enterprise, VPN, Active Directory, Thin Client., User Accounts Access Network Problem Solving Decision Making Desktop Support Data Processing Physical Layers Ancient History Active Directory Hardware Support Secret Clearance JavaServer Pages Support Services Microsoft Outlook CompTIA Security+ Computer Networks Security Clearance Wide Area Networks Category 5 Cabling Data Transmissions Software Solutions, Advocacy Operations Leadership Management Innovation ServiceNow Multitasking Communication Microsoft 365 Detail Oriented Problem Solving Decision Making Customer Service Computer Science Active Directory Technical Issues Operating Systems Vendor Management Technical Support Help Desk Support Computer Hardware Project Management Business Valuation ## Description Mac OS, Bomgar Timelines Apple IOS Scheduling Operations ServiceNow CompTIA A+ Smart Cards Multitasking Communication Microsoft 365 Problem Solving Customer Service Microsoft Office Active Directory Asset Management CompTIA Network+ Deskside Support Google Workspace Microsoft Windows Business Valuation Software Solutions IT Service Management Organizational Skills Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Hardware Troubleshooting End-User Training And Support Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Performs day-to-day activities required to provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to end users, to include, move/add/change of end user equipment, software install and upgrades, and general troubleshooting and problem resolution. Ability to act independently in a customer environment, as well as the ability to engage engineers from multiple teams to troubleshoot issues. Updates status of queued service requests with the IT service management system., * Provides Tier 2 deskside and remote end user support including imaging, deployment, asset management, Windows 11 with strong user interaction skills. * Diagnose and troubleshoot Apple (MAC) computer and iOS hardware and software. * Perform repairs on Apple computer and iOS hardware and software. * May be assigned to assist in leading small projects and team efforts. * Skills should include hardware and software diagnostics, mobile device deployment, recovery and troubleshooting Perform IMAC procedures and lifecycle refresh activities. * Familiarity with ServiceNow; provide updates in ITSM system to document problem resolution progress and meet SLAs. * Escalates complex problems to upper-level deskside engineers. * Escalation point for Junior and Mid-level desk side engineers. * Troubleshoots complex issues that were unable to be remediated by junior and mid-level engineers. * Updates status of queued service requests with the IT service management system. * The support will range from simple to complex system issues and may include VIP support requirements. * Troubleshoots complex issues. * Installation and configuration of new machines in a Windows environment. * Provide Remote Tool Support. * Conference Room / VTC Setups., Incident Management Local Area Networks IT Service Management Network Administration Configuration Management Service Level Objectives Public Key Infrastructure Customer Success Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Performance Management Information Technology Operations Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) +0, Service Improvement Technology Solutions, Microsoft Windows 10 Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Service Improvement Planning Management Information Systems Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) +0 Google IT Support IT Support Specialist TEKsystems Washington, DC*Hybrid Jamf Mac OS Bomgar Timelines Apple IOS Scheduling Operations ServiceNow CompTIA A+ Smart Cards Multitasking Communication Microsoft 365 Problem Solving Customer Service Microsoft Office Active Directory Asset Management CompTIA Network+ Deskside Support Google Workspace Microsoft Windows Business Valuation Software Solutions IT Service Management Organizational Skills Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Hardware Troubleshooting End-User Training And Support Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) +0 ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Psychological Safety in Software Engineering - Jenny-Margrethe Vej & Alexandra Hou Aldershaab](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2142-psychological-safety-in-software-engineering-jenny-margrethe-vej-alexandra-hou-aldershaab) ## Related Articles - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)