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Desktop Support Engineer

Leidos
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a continuing requirement for Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services & Support (HEITS) for the continual operations and maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN).

Leidos is seeking a broadly experienced candidate to provide Tier 1 and 2 Desktop Support for multiple domains with users locally and remotely, with excellent communication skills and the ability to support VIP and VVIP customers. This position will work with Active Directory and Exchange to create/modify/terminate accounts, as well as troubleshoot workstations, printers, and other peripheral devices. Additional responsibilities include imaging, installing, and configuring workstations and troubleshooting Windows 10 and above and Microsoft Office suite for standard workstations and Secureview workstations. Candidates should be interested in learning new technology and providing support to the user community.

Primary responsibilities will include:

  • Communicating and interfacing with customers and Leidos Site Lead on issues and daily tasking.

  • Providing Tier 1 and 2 support for multiple domains with users locally and remotely.

  • Working with Active Directory and Exchange to create, modify and terminate accounts.

  • Troubleshooting workstations, printers, and other peripheral devices.

  • Imaging, installing, and configuring workstations, including virtual machine operations.

  • Troubleshooting Windows 10 and above, as well as Microsoft Office suite.

  • Learning new technology and providing support to the user community as well as issuing and maintaining Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) tokens.

  • Working with automated Help Desk tools such as Microsoft System Center, Remedy, and ServiceNow.

  • Troubleshooting Citrix desktop virtualization environment and thin client.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience will be considered.

  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills and able to work in a professional environment.

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications

  • DHS or other government contract experience.

  • Knowledge of HEITS processes.

  • Comfortable discussing technical information with users and other support personnel.

  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and IT concepts.

  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills.

  • Ability to work autonomously as well as an integral member of a team.

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Original Posting:

July 10, 2026


For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.


Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Salary : $73,450 - $132,775

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