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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Desktop Support Specialist Tier 2/3 - **Company:** The Joule - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Client Server Models, Information Systems, System Configuration, Desktop Computing, Hard Disk Drives, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Laptops, Hardware Asset Management, Servicenow - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_f05310222 ## About the Role Desktop Support Analyst Washington DC - 100% ONSITE Long Term Contract Per Federal contract U.S. Citizenship Required Must be able to pass enhanced background screen (criminal, financial, drug) for Public Trust clearance W-2 or C2C Application deadline: 7/31/2026 The posting below is for a 1st Shift Information Systems Analyst position, full-time ONSITE Washington DC campus. Our client is seeking a Desktop Support Analyst with strong experience to serve as part of a Tier 2/3 organization. This contractor position will be in support of the client's Desktop Support team and the analyst who fills this position will be required to work a set 1st shift schedule Monday - Friday. The candidate should demonstrate strong technical knowledge with asset management experience. The successful candidate will be expected to interface with internal customers and various technical support teams. The demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures and processes is essential, including attention to detail in documentation procedures. This position may require on-call rotation responsibility for emergency hardware issues, occasional travel, weekend, and/or overtime work. Technical Skills: * At least Five years of overall IT experience, including a minimum of Five years of experience providing general desktop support with previous experience opening and maintaining support cases via enterprise IT service management, e.g. ServiceNow * At least Five years' experience with hands-on computer and printer hardware troubleshooting and support. Familiar with hardware component troubleshooting (motherboards, hard drives, RAM, etc). * Experience working with OEM tech support, such as initiating tech support tickets and coordinating returns and exchanges with vendors. Experience with HP Warranty portal preferred. * Experience with inventory management and logistical support. Working knowledge in hardware asset management in ServiceNow is preferred. * At least Five years' experience in with installing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Windows 10/11 operating systems on laptops and desktop computers in a client/server environment. * At least 5 years' experience in supporting common applications, such as Microsoft 365; proficiency with imaging solutions for hardware deployment * Experience with providing high level executive service to all clients. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills who can work with people at various levels of the organization. This position will interface with clients via phone, Teams, e-mail, and in-person. Demonstrated ability to concisely summarize and document client issues is required. * Planning and executing activities using Excel and SharePoint. o Excel skills should include how to use formulas including lookups and conditional statements * Knowledge of smartphone support and administration, e.g. iPhones and iPads. o Intune experience preferred. * Strong skills using Service Now to create dashboards and queries to manage queues. * Strong Level 1 network and VPN diagnosis and troubleshooting skills. * Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. * BS/BA in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field HIGHLY DESIRABLE * A+, MCDST, MTA, MOS, or similar certification is PREFERABLE ## Related Videos - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [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) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)