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Helpdesk Specialist Master


Job Location:

Washington D.C., DC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 30
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 22 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Helpdesk Specialist Master

Vacancy: 2

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Location: Washington DC 20024

Employment Type: Contract

Engagement Type: W2 or 1099 only; no C2C


Dhaka Technologies Limited is hiring for a client seeking a Helpdesk Specialist Master to provide first-line technical support for employees ensure timely resolution of IT issues and deliver strong customer service. The role maintains reliable access to technology troubleshoots hardware and software issues and escalates complex problems as needed.

Position Summary

The Helpdesk Specialist Master provides first-line technical support to government employees ensuring timely resolution of IT issues and exceptional customer service. This role supports the organizations mission by maintaining reliable access to technology services troubleshooting hardware and software problems and escalating complex issues to the appropriate teams.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Support and Troubleshooting
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for desktops laptops mobile devices printers and peripherals.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to Windows OS Microsoft 365 VPN network connectivity and standard enterprise applications.
  • Assist with password resets account unlocks and identity management through Active Directory and other authentication tools.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware failures software errors and configuration issues.
Customer Service and Communication
  • Serve as the first point of contact for IT support requests received by phone email ticketing system or walk-in.
  • Deliver clear courteous and professional communication to end users.
  • Document all support interactions resolutions and follow-up actions in the ticketing system.
  • Provide guidance and training to users on basic technology functions and best practices.
System and Device Management
  • Install configure and update software and operating systems on end-user devices.
  • Support device imaging deployment and lifecycle management.
  • Maintain an inventory of IT equipment ensuring accurate tracking and documentation.
Escalation and Collaboration
  • Escalate complex or unresolved issues to specialized teams including network security server or application support.
  • Collaborate with other IT staff to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
  • Participate in incident response efforts when needed including outages or critical system disruptions.
Security and Compliance
  • Ensure all devices and systems comply with applicable security policies.
  • Support patching antivirus updates and security configurations on end-user devices.
  • Report potential security incidents or vulnerabilities to the appropriate teams.
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or technical certification is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows 11 Microsoft 365 and common enterprise applications.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory ServiceNow ticketing systems and remote support tools.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware software and network issues.
  • Excellent communication customer service and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • CompTIA A Network or Security certification.
  • Experience supporting government or large enterprise environments.
  • Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management principles.
Key Competencies
  • Strong customer-service orientation.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Patience professionalism and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities
  1. Responds to and diagnoses problems through discussions with users.
  2. Ensures a timely process through which problems are controlled including problem recognition research isolation resolution and follow-up.
  3. Supervises help desk operations and serves as the focal point for customer concerns.
  4. Provides support to end users on a variety of issues.
  5. Identifies researches and resolves technical problems.
  6. Responds to telephone calls emails and personnel requests for technical support.
  7. Documents tracks and monitors problems to ensure timely resolution.
  8. Provides second-tier support to end users for PC server or mainframe applications or hardware.
  9. Interacts with network services software systems engineering and application development teams to restore service or identify and correct the core problem.
  10. Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties.
  11. Recommends system modifications to reduce user problems.

Requirements
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements

Bachelors degree in IT or a related field or equivalent experience.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill

Required/Desired

Amount of Experience

Bachelors degree in IT or a related field or equivalent experience

Highly desired

20 Years

Diagnosing and resolving end-user computer and peripheral problems

Required

16 Years

Providing second-tier support to end users and supporting server or mainframe applications and hardware

Required

16 Years

Documenting tracking and monitoring end-user server or mainframe application and hardware problems

Highly desired

16 Years

Strong knowledge of Windows 11 Microsoft 365 and common enterprise applications

Required

10 Years

Installing configuring and updating software and operating systems on end-user devices

Required

16 Years

Familiarity with Active Directory ServiceNow ticketing systems and remote support tools

Required

16 Years

Troubleshooting issues related to Windows OS Microsoft 365 VPN network connectivity and standard enterprise applications

Required

10 Years

Assisting with password resets account unlocks and identity management through Active Directory and other authentication tools

Required

16 Years

Diagnosing and resolving hardware failures software errors and configuration issues

Required

16 Years

Delivering clear courteous and professional communication to end users

Required

16 Years

Documenting all support interactions resolutions and follow-up actions in the ticketing system

Required

16 Years

Providing guidance and training to users on basic technology functions and best practices

Required

16 Years

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should send their resume to .





Required Skills:

Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or technical certification is preferred. Strong knowledge of Windows 11 Microsoft 365 and common enterprise applications. Familiarity with Active Directory ServiceNow ticketing systems and remote support tools. Ability to troubleshoot hardware software and network issues. Excellent communication customer service and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications CompTIA A Network or Security certification. Experience supporting government or large enterprise environments. Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management principles. Key Competencies Strong customer-service orientation. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Patience professionalism and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Bachelors degree in IT or a related field or equivalent experience Highly desired 20 Years Diagnosing and resolving end-user computer and peripheral problems Required 16 Years Providing second-tier support to end users and supporting server or mainframe applications and hardware Required 16 Years Documenting tracking and monitoring end-user server or mainframe application and hardware problems Highly desired 16 Years Strong knowledge of Windows 11 Microsoft 365 and common enterprise applications Required 10 Years Installing configuring and updating software and operating systems on end-user devices Required 16 Years Familiarity with Active Directory ServiceNow ticketing systems and remote support tools Required 16 Years Troubleshooting issues related to Windows OS Microsoft 365 VPN network connectivity and standard enterprise applications Required 10 Years Assisting with password resets account unlocks and identity management through Active Directory and other authentication tools Required 16 Years Diagnosing and resolving hardware failures software errors and configuration issues Required 16 Years Delivering clear courteous and professional communication to end users Required 16 Years Documenting all support interactions resolutions and follow-up actions in the ticketing system Required 16 Years Providing guidance and training to users on basic technology functions and best practices Required 16 Years


Required Education:

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:Bachelors degree in IT or a related field or equivalent experience.