Desktop Engineer - Tier 1

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Desktop Engineer - Tier 1 to support a major modernization at the Washington, DC campus. The role focuses on Windows 11 deployment, advanced troubleshooting, and end-user support for faculty, staff, and students.

You will work with eight colleagues in a hands-on onsite environment, handling escalations, device upgrades, MFA, and security tooling like CrowdStrike while ensuring a smooth upgrade experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior Tier 2, deskside, or advanced help desk experience required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Perform Windows 11 upgrade lifecycle: backup, deployment, validation, post‑upgrade troubleshooting.
• Fix escalated upgrade failures, drivers, compatibility, and app conflicts.
• Install and configure Microsoft 365 and CrowdStrike on upgrading devices.
• Serve as Tier 2 escalation for Windows, hardware, network, and authentication issues.
• Assist MFA enrollment, login problems, and data migration between devices.
• Provide deskside support for faculty and staff, record work in the ticketing system.

Skills

Windows 10/11

Microsoft 365

CrowdStrike

Tier 2 escalation

Deskside support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Desktop Engineer - Tier 1

Location: Washington, DC

Assignment Type: 3 months contract to hire

Pay Rate: $30.00 / Hour

Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description

Our client is undergoing a major modernization effort, including new server deployments and a full transition to Windows 11. To support this initiative, the IT department is adding several Desktop Engineer Tier 1 Technicians to handle advanced troubleshooting, device upgrades, and escalated end-user support.

You’ll join a team of eight help desk technicians and serve as a key escalation point for more complex issues while ensuring a smooth upgrade experience for faculty, staff, and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Windows 11 Upgrade & Deployment Perform full Windows 11 upgrade lifecycle: backup, OS deployment, validation, and post-upgrade troubleshooting.
• Resolve escalated upgrade failures, driver issues, hardware compatibility problems, and application conflicts.
• Install and configure Microsoft 365 and CrowdStrike on devices pending upgrade.
• Tier 2 Support & Troubleshooting Serve as an escalation point for issues beyond Tier 1 capability. Troubleshoot advanced Windows, hardware, network, and authentication issues.
• Support MFA enrollment, login failures, and identity-related problems. Perform data extraction and migration between devices.
• End-User & Deskside Support Provide deskside support for faculty and staff, including hardware, printers, connectivity, and account issues. Document all work in the ticketing system with clear, detailed notes. Report daily progress and blockers to the IT Manager.

Top Technical Skills

• Strong experience with Windows 10/11 administration, upgrades, imaging, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on support with Microsoft 365, endpoint configuration, and user provisioning.
• Experience with MFA, identity tools, and security platforms such as CrowdStrike.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve escalated Tier 2 issues independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Prior Tier 2, deskside, or advanced help desk experience required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Washington, DC.

Equal Opportunity

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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