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Desktop Support Specialist (Temporary Position)

Sanametrix
Washington, DC Temporary
POSTED ON 8/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2026

**** US Citizenship is required****

Job Summary

Sanametrix is a minority-owned small business headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. We specialize in providing focused research and analysis, technology, and program support solutions to federal agencies.

Sanametrix is currently identifying qualified candidates for a temporary on-site Desktop Support Specialist position located in Washington, DC. The position is expected to last six-months, but may have the option to extend.

This is a full-time position with a work schedule of 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 end-user support.
  • Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and replace laptops, peripherals, and software.
  • Support Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, VPN, and ServiceNow.
  • Perform device imaging, data migration, refresh, and onboarding support.

· Maintain a professional attitude and appearance, while consistently providing excellent customer service. Examples of these qualities are a good work ethic, assisting team members when needed, and being a positive contributor to the workplace environment.

· Consistent, dependable customer service to clients and colleagues in person, on the phone, in written communications, and on video communications.

· Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines with calm and poise.

· Relocate IT equipment including desktop computers, monitors, portable data storage devices, and other general peripherals.

· Configure IT devices for secure operation, including installation of security software, software updates, and other configurations as required.

· Connect and configure IT devices to use computer networks.

· Support desktop maintenance, including inventory and software distribution, and security maintenance, including virus updates and patch management.

· Develop end-user documentation and instructions.

· Contribute knowledge and updated information to maintain the Desktop Support SOPs and Training manuals for support.

· Use an IT ticket system, is responsible for receiving and tracking trouble tickets and requests, assigns them to a technical specialist (could be themselves or someone else) for action and ensures that their tickets are resolved, and closed out with the customer and in the system.

· Stay in regular communication throughout the day with other tiers of support and Management staff.

· Participates in troubleshooting of issues with the drive towards root cause identification.

Required Skills, Qualifications, Certifications:

· Must be able to obtain and maintain a 6C Public Trust security clearance.

· Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with three (3) or more years of technical support experience or five (5) or more years technical support experience without a degree. Technical support is defined as experience with current desktop and laptop computers and various operating systems to include one or more of the following: Windows 11, Mac OS 15, and Microsoft Office suite.

  • Experience using ticketing system (preferably ServiceNOW)
  • Strong customer service and equipment support skills
  • Strong written and oral communications

Desired Skills, Qualifications, Certifications:

· Dell Certified Technician

· Help Desk Institute (HDI)

· CompTIA A

· CompTIA Network

· CompTIA Security

· BA/BS in a technical discipline

· MCSA: Windows 11

· MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure

· MCDST: Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician

· ITIL Certification

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27

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