Senior Desktop Support Technician

Leidos; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Sr-level Desktop Support Technician to support a government site in Portsmouth, VA. You will provide direct desk-side IT support, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and assist senior staff while adhering to SLAs and security requirements.

The role requires US citizenship and a DoD Secret Clearance, with 5+ years of relevant experience and a Security+ or higher certification. Expect on-site work at a government facility with lifting, travel, and floor-space navigation

Qualifications

• US Citizen
• DoD Secret Clearance
• HS diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience or related education/certifications
• Must have DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher
• Experience with Windows 10
• Experience with ticket management software (HP Service Manager, Remedy)
• Basic network troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve user computer issues (hardware and software)
• Assist junior technicians with complex issues
• Manage ticket resolutions according to SLRs
• Ensure requirements are identified and completed within timelines
• Assist teams in troubleshooting printers/MFDs, VoIP, and VTC issues
• Work with VIP/executive customers to provide premier IT support

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma

DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+

Tools

HP Service Manager

Remedy

Job 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 the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Leidos is seeking a Sr-level Desktop Support Technician to support a government site in Portsmouth, VA as one of the key members of the Field Services team supporting the Navy. The candidate will be responsible for direct desk-side support to the customer, to include troubleshooting and repairing IT devices.

The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to:

• Lift and carry 50 lbs. for up to 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders
• Work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; and be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time
• Utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets
• Identify different colors of wires and cables; correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, computer monitors and digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time‑domain reflectometer)
• Judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces
• Drive personal or corporate vehicles (depending on availability) to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot; valid state license required

Primary Responsibilities

• Properly troubleshoot and resolve user computer issues including hardware and software‑related concerns
• Assist junior technicians in resolving complex issues
• Manage the resolution of customer tickets according to established Service Level Requirements (SLRs)
• Ensure customer requirements and guidelines are identified and completed within the timeline set by the customer
• Assist other teams to troubleshoot and resolve local and network‑connected MFD/printers
• Assist other teams in troubleshooting and resolving Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Video Teleconference (VTC) issues
• Work directly with VIP and executive‑level customers to provide premier computer support

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen
• DoD Secret Clearance
• HS diploma with 5+ years of prior relevant experience, additional related education or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience
• Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification
• Must demonstrate expertise in IT Enterprise Operations
• Experience with Microsoft Windows OS, version 10
• Experience with HP Service Manager, Remedy, or similar Service/Help Desk ticket management software
• Basic network troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Strong leadership skills
• Self‑motivated/ self‑directing
• Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skills required. Relationship building
• Ability to manage and prioritizeownwork, and that oftheirteam
• Independent decision making
• Analytical thinking; thinking out of the box
• Ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels (SME to Senior Management)
• Ability to analyze problems at various levels (e.g. detail level, overall organizational impact, etc.)

The hourly rangeforthis positionis $26.44 - $34.62.

NGEN

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace thestatusquo - because themissiondemands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step10is ancient history. We’re already at step30-and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

November5,2026

PayRange:

PayRange $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additionalfactorsconsidered inextendingan offerinclude (but arenotlimited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as wellas internal equity, alignment with mar