Helpdesk Specialist Senior
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesContractPosted Jul 17, 2026
Job description
Helpdesk Specialist Senior Vacancy: 1 Work Arrangement: Onsite Location: Washington, DC 20002 Employment Type: Contract Engagement Type: W2 or 1099 only; no C2C Final Interview: In person Dhaka Technologies Limited is hiring for a client seeking a Senior Helpdesk Specialist who responds to and diagnoses technical problems through discussions with users.
The client is a leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting the District of Columbia. Through a combination of regulations, outreach, education, and incentives, the organization administers programs and services that promote environmentally responsible behavior and support a more sustainable urban environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance to computer system users in a Windows-based environment.
- Configure, prepare, and deploy new desktop and laptop computers for staff, including the installation of required software and security tools.
- Deploy and configure mobile devices, including i. Pads and i. Phones, ensuring proper enrollment, security compliance, and application setup.
- Identify, research, and resolve software-related issues involving Microsoft 365 applications, Adobe products, email, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive.
- Respond to telephone calls, emails, and personnel requests for desktop and mobile device support.
- Document, track, and monitor reported issues to ensure timely and complete resolution.
- Provide support for printing devices, including printer installation, troubleshooting printing issues, and replacing consumables.
- Provide support for office copier machines, including installing print queues, troubleshooting copier issues, and replacing consumables.
- Assist users with Cisco conference room technology, Webex and Microsoft Teams meeting setup, and connectivity troubleshooting.
- Provide support for various computer peripherals, including wireless keyboards, mice, scanners, local printers, and wireless headsets.
- Answer questions and resolve computer problems for users in person, by telephone, or through remote support tools.
- Follow established procedures and maintain inventory and asset management records for computers, mobile devices, printers, and related equipment, including tracking assignments, returns, and lifecycle status.
- Read and interpret technical manuals and documentation to support troubleshooting and system maintenance.
- Use diagnostic tools and reference materials to assist in resolving hardware and software issues.
- Maintain knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within desktop support and enterprise IT environments.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with end users and IT team members.
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of system upgrades, patches, and new hardware and software deployments.
- Provide accurate and complete answers to general computing and administrative questions in a timely manner.
- Implement and support shared software, including operating systems, configuration management tools, and standard enterprise software applications.
- Communicate status updates clearly and provide timely reports on work activities, task progress, and issue resolution. Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience. Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience Required 15 Years Diagnosing and resolving end-user computer and peripheral problems Required 11 Years Providing second-tier support to end users and supporting server or mainframe applications and hardware Required 11 Years Documenting, tracking, and monitoring end-user, server, or mainframe application and hardware problems Required 11 Years How to Apply Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should send their resume to talent@dhakatech.us.