Help Desk Technician Jobs

A Help Desk Technician is a vital part of the technology industry. They are responsible for providing technical support and assistance to users experiencing issues with hardware, software, and network systems. Their role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical problems, often via remote access. They might also install, configure, and maintain software and hardware, and train users on new technologies. The technician will typically document incidents and solutions, often working within a ticketing system. They may work as a part of an IT team or independently in a smaller organization.

Important skills for a Help Desk Technician include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, thorough knowledge of computer systems, networks, and both common and proprietary software. Relevant certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ can greatly enhance job prospects. Some roles a person may hold before becoming a Help Desk Technician include: IT Support Specialist, Computer Technician, or Network Administrator. These roles provide valuable experience in troubleshooting, customer service, and technical knowledge that can be beneficial for a Help Desk Technician role.

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Technical Support Specialist

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 11 hours ago

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST Baltimore, MD SINAI CORPORATE INFORMATION SERVICES Full-time - Hours vary - Hours Vary Information Systems 88022 $20.50-$36.57 Experience based Posted: Today Apply Now...

Operations Support Specialist- TS/SCI Eligibility- Arlington, VA

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Program...

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Training Job...

F-35 Junior Help Desk Specialist Secret clearance

  • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 2 days ago

A working knowledge of the M365 office suite, MS Teams, and the windows operating system....

F-35 Help Desk Specialist Secret clearance

  • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Wright Patterson AFB, OH
  • 3 days ago

A working knowledge of the M365 office suite, MS Teams, and the windows operating system....

Principal Duties/Responsibilities: Repairs entry-level equipment at component level. Works to improve technical skills through on-the-job technical training, technical projects and assignments....

Hardware Support Technician - TS/SCI with CI Poly

  • Lompoc, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lompoc, CA
  • 4 days ago

Description The National Security Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Hardware Support Technician to support a clients requirements in a challenging and dynamic setting located at Vandenberg...

NESD Help Desk Agent II - $24/hr - Bossier City

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 5 days ago

Our work depends on a Help Desk Technician II joining our team to support the Department of the Navy Enterprise Service Desk (NESD) activities at our Bossier City, LA facility....

NCIS Help Desk Analyst Tier II Night Shift 10pm - 6am Secret clearance

  • Quantico, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Quantico, VA
  • 6 days ago

Desk Support, Ticketing Systems Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity as a Help Desk Analyst...

TicketManager

Software Support Engineer

Live events are fun. Concerts, sporting events, festivals….we make lifelong memories enjoying live events with friends and family. Companies spend over $600 billion each year taking clients and...

Desktop Engineer

  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Pierce, FL
  • 6 days ago

Category : Client Operations About TP Teleperformance is a global, digital business services company. We deliver the most advanced, digitally powered business services to help the worlds best...

George DeLallo Company

Help Desk Technician

DeLallo is seeking candidates for an IT Help Desk Technician in our Mount Pleasant, PA office....

Help Desk Technician - MID Shift - TS/SCI

  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • 8 days ago

Desk Technician - MIDS Transform technology into opportunity as a Help Desk Technician with GDIT....

Technical Support Representative - Onsite

  • Davie, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Davie, FL
  • 8 days ago

Deliver in scope support for internet service and connectivity related issues pertaining to operating system, PC, and browser configuration....

Senior Desktop Support Technician

  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 8 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...

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Salary for Help Desk Technician Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Technicians 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 Technicians
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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