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Help Desk Associate Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Front Desk

Waipahu, HI · On-site

$16/hr

The Front Desk Representative is the face of the club and the first point of contact for our ... Call members regarding past-due accounts to help them maintain their active status. Professional ...

Front Desk

Kailua, HI · On-site

$16/hr

The Front Desk Representative is the face of the club and the first point of contact for our ... Call members regarding past-due accounts to help them maintain their active status. Professional ...

Front Desk

Hilo, HI · On-site

$16/hr

The Front Desk Representative is the face of the club and the first point of contact for our ... Call members regarding past-due accounts to help them maintain their active status. Professional ...

Front Desk

Mililani, HI · On-site

$16/hr

The Front Desk Representative is the face of the club and the first point of contact for our ... Call members regarding past-due accounts to help them maintain their active status. Professional ...

Front Desk

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$16/hr

The Front Desk Representative is the face of the club and the first point of contact for our ... Call members regarding past-due accounts to help them maintain their active status. Professional ...

Helpdesk Technician Clearance: TS/SCI Location: Honolulu, HI Salary: $70,000-100,000 Position ... Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. * High School ...

Helpdesk Technician

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$19.75 - $26.75/hr

Required : • Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field ... 2+ years of IT helpdesk or technical support experience, preferably in a DoD or government ...

Front Desk

Kailua, HI · On-site

$16/hr

The Front Desk Representative is the face of the club and the first point of contact for our ... Call members regarding past-due accounts to help them maintain their active status. Professional ...

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How much do help desk associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for help desk associate in Hawaii is $22.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.46 and $24.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a help desk associate do?

A Help Desk Associate provides technical support and assistance to users experiencing issues with computer systems, software, or hardware. They troubleshoot problems, answer questions, and resolve issues either remotely, over the phone, or in person. Help Desk Associates document user interactions, escalate complex problems when necessary, and ensure that users’ technical concerns are addressed in a timely manner. Their goal is to maintain productivity by quickly resolving technical obstacles.

What is the difference between Help Desk Associate vs Technical Support Specialist?

AspectHelp Desk AssociateTechnical Support Specialist
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications like CompTIA A+Similar certifications; often more technical certifications
Work EnvironmentHelp desk, call centers, on-site supportRemote or on-site technical support, troubleshooting
Employer & IndustryIT service providers, corporate IT departmentsIT companies, software vendors, tech support firms
Search & Comparison IntentCommonly compared for entry-level IT rolesMore technical, troubleshooting focus

The Help Desk Associate primarily handles basic user support and troubleshooting, often in a customer service setting. The Technical Support Specialist typically provides more advanced technical assistance, resolving complex issues. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but the Specialist role involves deeper technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a help desk associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Help Desk Associate, you need a solid understanding of computer systems, troubleshooting techniques, and customer service principles, often supported by a relevant associate degree or certifications like CompTIA A+. Familiarity with ticketing systems (such as ServiceNow or Zendesk), remote desktop tools, and basic networking concepts is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills help you effectively assist users and de-escalate stressful situations. These competencies are crucial for quickly resolving technical issues, maintaining user satisfaction, and supporting business continuity.
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Infographic showing various Help Desk Associate job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,387 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate (TS/SCI Required)

GDIT

Joint Base Pearl Habor Hickam, HI

$32.69 - $44.23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


General Dynamics Information Technology rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Desktop Operating Systems, Information Technology (IT) Systems, IT Hardware

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate (TS/SCI Required)

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate, the work you will do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Army Intelligence. You will play a crucial role in securing enterprise systems, advancing future capabilities while driving smarter solutions.

  • Lead/Manage/Support:Under general supervision, provides second-tier support to end-users for PC, server, mainframe applications, and hardware.

  • Collaborate:Handles problems that the first-tier of help desk support is unable to resolve and may interact with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problems.

  • Drive:Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties and recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems.

  • Utilize:Maintain currency and a high level of technical skill in the field of expertise, escalating more complex problems to Senior Level, and providing first contact and incident resolution to customers with hardware, software, and application problems.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Help Desk Support Service Specialist - Intermediate must have:

  • Education:Associates degree

  • Experience:7+ years of related experience

  • Technical skills:

    • Interact with customers daily to provide guidance on procedures concerning account requests, e-mail, file access/storage, and other local procedures to ensure mission success.

    • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network and systems administration and support.

    • Knowledge of related hardware and software.

    • Perform STIGs & IAVA implementation for system devices, perform imaging of systems, CERP replacement, etc.

    • Perform Level I/II Active Directory functions such as unlocking accounts, creating, and issuing accounts.

    • Imaging of Computers and/or configuring their BIOS (SCCM / PXE Boot).

    • 1 Year DoD experience and NOSC support experience, including problem resolution and incident tracking.

  • Security clearance level:TS/SCI

  • US citizenship required

  • Required Certification(s):

    • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract.

    • IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent.

    • Computing Env: MSCA 2016, Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent (Must obtain the full AZ104 Microsoft Azure Administrator within 180 days from start date).

  • Role requirements:

    • On customer site daily support.

    • Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract.

    • Position may require lifting of objects (i.e., IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e., plug-in cables), and other moderately strenuous activity.

    • Travel may be required to support the mission.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth:AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.

  • Support:An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.

  • Rewards:Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.

  • Community:Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Join us and make an impactful difference while advancing your career with GDIT.

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#GDITINSCOM
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#GDITArmy

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $32.69 - $44.23. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA HI Pearl Harbor

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identify Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US