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Helpdesk Specialist

The DNA group
locationWashington, DC, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Technology
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Washington, DC

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Duration:12-month contract, with possible extension

W-2 or 1099

No C2C, visa transfers, or sponsorship

The DNA Group is seeking a Technical Support Specialist to provide onsite technical support, respond to and diagnose user issues, and deliver high-quality customer service across locations. The Specialist will work closely with end users and IT leadership to ensure reliable and secure technology services throughout the district.

Overview Requirements:


  • Respond to and diagnose technical issues through direct interaction with users.
  • Resolve service and incident requests within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Provide onsite desk-side technical support across multiple DCPS locations.
  • Support Windows and Apple operating systems and District-owned desktop software.
  • Provide technical support for Microsoft products (Office, Outlook, Project, Visio, Windows).
  • Troubleshoot agency-specific and web-based applications.
  • Provide support for mobile devices (iPads, iPhones, Android devices, tablets).
  • Log and manage incidents using an incident management system.
  • Deliver a high level of customer service to end users.
  • Adhere to enterprise-wide security policies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 6–10 years of experience providing technical support in an enterprise or educational environment.
  • Strong experience supporting Microsoft products and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience supporting Apple operating systems and mobile devices.
  • Familiarity with incident management and endpoint management tools.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully onsite environment.
  • Experience supporting K–12 education environments and school district personnel.

Required Experience:


  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience — 10 Years (Required)
  • Providing second-tier support to end users, server, or mainframe apps/hardware — 6 Years (Required)
  • Strong Customer Service Skills — 6 Years (Required)
  • Expertise in troubleshooting complex software related issues — 6 Years (Required)
  • Can demonstrate experience making nontechnical users comfortable with complex technology concepts — 6 Years (Required)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite — 5 Years (Required)
  • Expertise in supporting desktop operating systems (Windows 11, Mac OSX 10.10.X) — 5 Years (Highly Desired)
  • Diagnosing and resolving end user computer and computer peripherals problems — 5 Years (Highly Desired)
  • Documenting, tracking, and monitoring end user, server, or hardware problems — 5 Years (Highly Desired).

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Effective in environments with multiple stakeholder groups and shifting support priorities

Skilled at troubleshooting, end-user support, and technology issue resolution

Confident providing technical support end-to-end—from issue diagnosis to resolution and closure

Comfortable translating technical concepts into clear, user-friendly explanations

Strong at facilitating user interactions, training, and problem-definition conversations

Able to balance independent execution with collaboration across IT teams

Detail-oriented, organized, and process-focused

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