IT Help Desk Specialist in Washington, DC

Washington, DC, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 12 minutes ago
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Contract Independent
Contract W2
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Job Details

Skills

  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY
  • SERVICE DESK
  • AWS
  • kace
  • Ivanti
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Zero Trust
  • network operations
  • multi-factor authentication

Summary

Location- Washington, DC
Duration- 12+ Months
Personnel Requirements
Must be able to provide enterprise-level administration and support for macOS and Windows operating systems, including imaging, deployment, configuration management, and adherence to organizational security baselines.
Experience utilizing and supporting endpoint management and automation platforms such as Ivanti, KACE, Microsoft Intune, and JAMF to deploy software, manage devices, enforce policies, and streamline routine tasks.
The ability to manage and troubleshoot identity and access management services, including Microsoft Entra ID/Active Directory, multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access controls, and AWS-integrated identity solutions.
The ability to diagnose and resolve authentication, connectivity, and endpoint performance issues by analyzing system logs, Event Viewer data, macOS Console diagnostics, and other relevant monitoring tools.
The ability to coordinate cross-team incident response activities by working closely with the Service Desk, Network Operations, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure timely investigation, escalation, and remediation of technical issues.
A strong understanding of advanced system administration including patch management, baseline configuration, automated imaging processes, and the ability to troubleshoot and improve endpoint deployment workflows.
A strong understanding of cloud and hybrid environment management, with specific experience supporting AWS-hosted resources, identity services, and integrations between on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures.
A strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles, ensuring all endpoint, user, and network interactions follow the organization's security, compliance, and configuration standards.
Clear and effective communication, including the ability to document technical procedures, create user-friendly guides, and mentor Level I technicians to enhance overall Service Desk capability.
Must have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness.

Preferred Certifications
o CompTIA Security+
o Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (or equivalent)
o Apple Certified IT Professional
o AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or higher-level AWS certification)
o ITIL Foundation or equivalent certification in service management
o Certified SysOps Administrator Associate

Preferred Education
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
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  • Dice Id: 10530468
  • Position Id: 2026-21732
  • Posted 1 day ago
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