Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Virginia

A Help Desk Analyst plays an integral role in managing technical difficulties that affect operations in the technology industry. Their daily responsibilities may include evaluating and resolving issues related to computer systems, hardware, software, and networks. They are expected to provide technical assistance and support, troubleshooting problems, and guiding users through corrective steps. They may also be tasked with the installation, modification, and repair of computer hardware and software. They're responsible for maintaining documentation of issues and contributing to the knowledge base to streamline future problem resolution.

Important skills for a Help Desk Analyst include strong problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of computer hardware, software, and networks. They should be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly. Certifications such as CompTIA A+, ITIL Foundation, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals are highly valued. Prior to becoming a Help Desk Analyst, a professional may hold roles such as IT Technician, Computer Operator, or IT Support Specialist which provide foundational technical and customer service skills necessary for the Help Desk Analyst role.

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Enterprise IT Support Officer Installer

  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 15 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) - Installer (Switch Technician / VIST) to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will support...

IT/Helpdesk Support Specialist

  • Triangle, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Triangle, VA
  • 2 days ago

As an IT Help Desk Support Specialist II, the candidate will provide technical assistance and training to system users....

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) Equipment & Video Installation Technician to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you serve on...

Enterprise IT Support Officer - Location Support Center

  • Herndon, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 2 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) - Location Support Center (LSC) to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will provide...

Enterprise IT Support Officer Equipment and Telephony Installer

  • Herndon, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 2 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Enterprise IT Support Officer (EITSO) Equipment and Telephony Installer to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you support a...

Senior Desktop Support Technician

  • Wallops Island, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Wallops Island, VA
  • 16 days ago

Description NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) portion of NGEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of...

Enterprise IT Support Officer - Location Support Center NEW

  • Herndon, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 7 hours ago

Enterprise IT Support Officer - Location Support Center ManTech International Today Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Unspecified IT - Support Herndon, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) ManTech seeks a motivated,...

IT Support Technician/Desktop Support

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 7 hours ago

IT Support Technician/Desktop Support#25-60706 $29.37-$31.78 per hour Chantilly, VA All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Medical Research company, is looking for an IT Support...

Desktop Support Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Urgent requirement: Desktop Support Technician - Richmond, VA -United States Note : Need locals from Virginia State only Job Title : Desktop Support Technician Job Type : C2C location: : Richmond,...

IT/Helpdesk Specialist

  • Dahlgren, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dahlgren, VA
  • 1 day ago

Overview SimVentions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for a Helpdesk Support Specialist to join our team and provide on-site, user technical support for a...

Cyber Workforce Qualification and Training Support Specialist

  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring for a Cyber Workforce Qualification and Training Support Specialist for our Cyber Workforce Qualification and Training Support team in support of the Army G6. The ideal candidate...

Service Desk Technician/VTC

  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago

The Leidos National Security Sector is hiring for an upcoming Service Desk/VTC Technician to support US Army Central G2. The program provides IT repair, maintenance, operations, logistics, and...

Technical Support Analyst

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Required 3 Years -Proficiency in various operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)....

Desktop Engineer

  • Dulles, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 1 day ago

hardware types of operating system architectures, and configuring the User State Migration Tool....

Cloud Support Engineer (TS/SCI FSPoly)

  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 day ago

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking Cloud Support Engineers - Digital Escorts to support a critical intelligence cloud security program in the following locations; Reston, VA; Redmond, WA. The team...

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Salary for Help Desk Analyst Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Analysts in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
Master's Degree
23.0%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
High School or GED
6.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Help Desk Analysts in Virginia
2-4 years
36.5%
Less than 1 year
25.1%
1-2 years
23.2%
4-6 years
10.7%
None
3.2%
6-8 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.6%



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