Help Desk Specialist II
GDIT· enterprise· Defense IT· Sep 27, 2026 · 1mo ago
Washington, DC
In office
Full-time
Senior
$79K–$106K
5+ years exp
Job description
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Technical Support Services
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Computer Literacy, Information Technology (IT), Peripheral Devices, Troubleshooting Certifications:
None Experience:
5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as a Help Desk Specialist II with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Help Desk Specialist II you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. The Specialist provides support to end users on a variety of issues; identified, researches, and resolves technical problems. The Specialist will respond to telephone calls, email, and personnel requests for technical support while documenting, tracking, and monitoring the program to ensure a timely resolution.
HOW A HELP DESK SPECIALIST II WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Software installation and support of commercial software and related upgrades
Update solutions database with applicable resolutions
Problem solving, hardware/software installation and configuration based on computing standards, and client support for all network and desktop
Monitors and enforces all IT policies and procedures
Assist with setting up new users in IDAM and multiple level security LDAP profiles
Installs and configures computers, monitors, network infrastructure and peripherals such as printers, scanners, and related hardware
Maintains, upgrades and repairs PCs/laptops and Window desktop applications for all systems
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Experience
5 years of experience in information technology or a related field
SAP experience required
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology OR Associate’s degree in a related area 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience preferred
Certification
IAT Level 2 - within 6 months of hire (Security CE, CCNA-Security, etc.)
Security Clearance
TS/SCI with willingness to submit to a CI polygraph
Eligibility for access to SAP Information
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $78,540.00 - $106,260.00. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
10-25%
T elecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA DC Washington
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identify Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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