Desktop Support Specialist

*Description*
The client is seeking a IT Support Specialist for its Dulles office, which supports approximately 150 to 200 onsite users including the CEO. This role is part of a 16-person support team that serves over 6,000 users nationwide across 25 offices and hundreds of job sites. While the primary focus is providing hands-on technical support (level 1 and 2) at the local level, the position also provides day-to-day remote support to all 6000 users. 70% local support and 30% remote support.
This role demands someone who can work independently, remain productive without close supervision, and communicate effectively in a remote environment. Most importantly, they're looking for someone trustworthy, driven, and eager to do the job right while taking initiative.
Primary Responsibilities
* Provide level 1 and 2 support to local and remote offices
* Provide support via walk-up, phone, chat, and email.
* Resolve all first and second level support requests
* Document incidents and problems in Halo and escalate issues to the appropriate teams when required.
* Serve as the technical liaison to all users' company wide, able to resolve technical issues within the desktop computing environment.
* Train users on how to use hardware and software where necessary.
* When down time, which is rare, document new procedures and processes within technician knowledgebase.
Knowledge and Skills
* Demonstrated experience resolving level 1 and 2 technical issues in a M365 cloud environment which includes:
o Entra ID (MFA resets, conditional access issues, device registration issues, SSO TS, review sign-in logs)
o Outlook (TS login issues, fixing mailbox sync issues, managing shared mailboxes, helping set up calendar permissions, recovering deleted items)
o Exchange Online (managing distribution groups, shared mailbox permissions, delegation, mail flow rules, message trace)
o OneDrive (sync errors, file restore, missing files, sharing issues, conflicts between desktop and cloud versions)
o SharePoint (user permissions, access denied errors, syncing libraries to OneDrive, document sharing)
o Teams (sign in problems, microphone/camera issues, meeting TS, channel/team access, permission and guest access)
o Intune (device compliance issues, app deployment failures, wipe/retire lost devices, TS conditional access, patching and security baseline issues)
o Defender (spam/phishing quarantine, investigating blocked email, URL rewrite issues, safe links/safe attachment issues)
* 5+ years of experience working with Windows 11 OS
* Must be familiar with ITIL, Hardware Life Cycle Management, Change Management, Incident Management
* Strong understanding of troubleshooting techniques and experience with remote troubleshooting tools.
* Able to assist users with connectivity issues, ensuring they can access network resources and the internet.
* Able to identify and resolve issues related to DNS and DHCP, such as incorrect IP addresses, domain name resolution failures, or DHCP server outages.
*Skills*
M365, Windows 11, Technical support, remote support, Troubleshooting, executive support, Desktop, Customer service
*Top Skills Details*
M365,Windows 11,Technical support,remote support,Troubleshooting,executive support,Desktop,Customer service
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency on figuring out where technical support gaps are taking initiative to improve.
Strong interpersonal skills at all levels and ability apply skills and techniques to solve problems
Excellent teamwork/collaboration skills.
Ability to establish and maintain a high level of user trust and confidence and the ability to manage client expectations.
Strong writing and speaking skills to explain technical solutions to both technical and non-technical individuals.
Ability to work with minimal direction - no manager looking over your shoulder
Must be good at following established processes and procedures. This is an engineering company so everyone is detail oriented.
*Must have skills*
Azure AD/ Entra ID
Intune
Onedrive, Outlook
*Experience Level*
Intermediate Level
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Sterling, VA.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision


* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


* Short and long-term disability


* Health Spending Account (HSA)


* Transportation benefits


* Employee Assistance Program


* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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