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STAR PIPE PRODUCTS, LTD

Help Desk Support Tier 1

Houston, TX · On-site

$20.50 - $27.50/hr

Organizes IT support requests and works to resolve issues and answer questions for the end-user ... Expert level knowledge of computer hardware and troubleshooting and standard desktop software ...

STI

Help Desk

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$20 - $27/hr

Help Desk (Data Entry) Location: Trenton, NJ 08625 Duration: Long Term • Maintain a thorough ... Attempt to troubleshoot and resolve problems and satisfy requests. • Provide support for AOC ...

Beyond SOF

Help Desk Specialist I

Laurel, MD · On-site

Provides 24/7/365 rotating schedule Help Desk support as defined by first response/Tier 2 support ... One year of demonstrated Help Desk experience with a Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Math, or ...

System One

Help Desk Agent

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

System One is seeking a Helpdesk Agent for a long-term contract opportunity offering a hybrid work ... As Helpdesk Agent, you will be responsible for providing support to end users on a variety of ...

INTRATEK COMPUTER INC

Help Desk Agent I

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

We have comprehensive experience providing IT support services, including hardware and software ... If you are looking for a Help Desk Support Specialist position and if you want to work with truly ...

Synergy ECP

Help Desk Specialist

Columbia, MD · On-site

Citizenship Help Desk Level 2 Description : Provides 24x7 Help Desk support as defined by first response/Tier 2 support. Provides phone and in-person support to users in the areas of e-mail, LAN/WAN ...

Fortidia US

Help Desk Specialist

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$25/hr

The Help Desk Support Specialist acts as a key technical resource for our franchise network and corporate teams, delivering exceptional support while serving as a subject matter expert on our print ...

Agile Defense

Help Desk Analyst

Quantico, VA · On-site

$70K - $77K/yr

Help Desk Analyst Location: Quantico, VA Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start ... Provide service desk support to all customer IT groups for both unclassified and classified ...

Agile Defense

Help Desk Analyst

Quantico, VA · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Help Desk Analyst Location: Quantico, VA Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start ... Provide service desk support to all customer IT groups for both unclassified and classified ...

Agile Defense

Help Desk Analyst

Quantico, VA · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Help Desk Analyst Location: Quantico, VA Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start ... Provide service desk support to all customer IT groups for both unclassified and classified ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for level 1 help desk support in the United States is $20.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Level 1 Help Desk Support job involves providing first-line technical support to users experiencing IT-related issues. Responsibilities include troubleshooting basic hardware and software problems, assisting with password resets, and documenting incidents for escalation if necessary. Level 1 technicians rely on predefined solutions or scripts to resolve common issues quickly. They serve as the initial point of contact for IT support, ensuring efficient issue resolution or proper escalation to higher-level support teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in this role.

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To thrive as a Level 1 Help Desk Support, you need foundational IT knowledge, strong troubleshooting abilities, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent with some technical coursework or certifications like CompTIA A+ being beneficial. Familiarity with ticketing systems, remote desktop tools, and basic operating system environments (Windows, macOS) is often required. Excellent communication, patience, and customer service skills help resolve user issues while building trust. These competencies ensure efficient problem resolution and a positive experience for users needing front-line technical assistance.

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Senior Customer Tech Support Specialist (Help Desk Manager)

Dahlgren, VA • On-site

Strategic Data Systems
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Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide on-site desktop support and general help desk assistance to users.

  • Resolve issues related to RDT&E connectivity and Active Directory domain account management via phone support.

  • Utilize ticketing systems to assign, track, and monitor trouble calls and assist with maintaining user support requests.

Job description

Senior Customer Tech Support Specialist
Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA
Salary negotiable - Full Time with Benefits
Flexible Start-Date - Contingent on contract award - On-Site
Your work will involve providing customer support and technical assistance to Corporate Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Network users and other code 1042 designated customers. This is a great opportunity to impact DoN technical initiatives and support the warfighter.
As the Senior Customer Tech Support Specialist, you will be responsible for:
• Provide on-site desktop support as needed, provides general help desk support for User Assistance.
• Provide phone support to user's to resolve issues relating to RDT&E connectivity, and RDT&E Active Directory domain account User Management.
• Provide support with assigning IP addresses as requested and with maintaining those IP addresses in the IPA Database.
• Utilize the ServiceNow (or current ticketing system) to assign and track trouble calls as appropriate.
• Help Desk Specialist will assist with the maintenance and monitoring of the User Assistance mailbox to ensure that all users receive timely support in response to their requests for assistance.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) encompassing all User Assistance activity.
To qualify, you will need:
• DOD Top Secret Security Clearance
• CWF designation IAT Level III Certification
• 6 years of similar professional experience in DoD or Federal environments with help desk tools such as ServiceNow or BMC Remedy
Additional Qualifications
  • This position is required to be designated as an IT Level 1 with a T5/T5R investigation with a CWF designation at the IAT III level or 411 Work Role Code with the proficiency level of Advanced.

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