Senior IT Support Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia
Senior IT Support Specialist jobs in District of Columbia are among the most active in the country, concentrated in federal government contracting, cybersecurity, defense technology, and professional services firms that anchor the regional economy. Most hiring centers on Washington D.C. itself, with additional volume in nearby areas served by employers such as Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC, all of which maintain major operations here. The most in-demand specialties include endpoint security management, Active Directory administration, and help desk escalation leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking IT Support Specialist (Tester)to support the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Criminal Investigations (CI) Client Management Support Services (CMSS) & U.S. Windows Client OS Support and Onsite Services contract at the IRS test lab in Washington, DC.
I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?
At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.
So, what will the IT Support Specialist (Tester) at Terrestris do?
The IT Support Specialist (Tester)will support the IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) enterprise endpoint test environment by performing structured validation and testing of Windows-based hardware, software, operating systems, applications, and endpoint-management solutions. The position will help ensure that new technologies, configurations, updates, and hardware platforms are thoroughly tested and ready for enterprise deployment.
You will maintain test environments, execute test plans, document results, identify defects, and recommend corrective actions. You will also support endpoint imaging and lifecycle-management activities, automated testing initiatives, configuration and change management, and the development of technical documentation and communications. This position will play an important role in ensuring that endpoint solutions meet IRS-CI operational, security, and performance requirements before they are deployed to users.
What does a typical day look like for a IT Support Specialist (Tester)?
You will:
- Execute structured validation and testing within the enterprise endpoint test environment.
- Support the configuration and lifecycle management of endpoints, software, hardware, and associated test environments.
- Analyze, develop, implement, and maintain modernized endpoint imaging methodologies and lifecycle-management solutions, including operating systems, firmware, drivers, BIOS, standard software, clients, and servers.
- Support automated image and version tracking and the integration of new hardware into established image lifecycles.
- Analyze, develop, implement, and maintain automated testing methodologies and solutions supporting user profiles, endpoint management, software management, and captured test use cases.
- Maintain test environments daily and gather requirements from stakeholders.
- Review, develop, improve, and maintain test plans and associated testing documentation.
- Perform testing of hardware and software changes using agile and continuous-delivery methodologies.
- Validate endpoint deployments across different hardware configurations, authentication methods, and network environments.
- Identify defects, document test results, and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide management reporting on test execution, results, defects, and overall readiness.
- Support Alternatives Analysis, decision documents, white papers, and implementation of approved solutions using IRS-CI processes.
- Support configuration, change, and communications management activities.
- Assist with release communications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge articles, self-help content, and other technical documentation.
- Ensure testing activities and deliverables comply with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and applicable IRS/CI security controls and policies.
What qualifications do you look for?
You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:
- Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience supporting enterprise endpoint management, desktop engineering, software-deployment testing, operating-system validation, or similar activities in Microsoft Windows environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Intune, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting.
- Experience with application compatibility testing and documenting detailed test execution results.
- Experience testing hardware and software deployments across multiple endpoint platforms, authentication methods, and network configurations is preferred.
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, or equivalent endpoint-management, desktop-support, or security certification(s).
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time, excluding U.S. Federal holidays. Holiday work may be required with advance scheduling.
- Must undergo a High-Risk Background Investigation and complete a 7-panel drug screening.
What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?
We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.
Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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The qualifications that appear most often in senior IT support specialist jobs across District of Columbia.
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification recognized by federal contract requirements in D.C.
- Five or more years of hands-on IT support experience in enterprise or government environments
- Demonstrated experience supporting Windows and macOS endpoints in large organizations
- Active or clearable U.S. security clearance eligibility, often required for D.C. contracts
- Proficiency with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Remedy at an administrator level
- Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 administration
Senior IT Support Specialist Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior it support specialist in District of Columbia?
Most senior it support specialists in D.C. reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field and several years of progressively responsible help desk or systems support experience. D.C. does not issue a state-level IT license, but federal contractor employers strongly favor CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, or Microsoft certifications. Candidates targeting federal agency work should also pursue security clearance eligibility early in their career.
Which companies hire senior it support specialists in District of Columbia?
Employers hiring senior it support specialists in District of Columbia right now include C3EL, Leidos, and MILBANK LLP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The D.C. market is especially active among large defense and IT consulting contractors that hold long-term federal agency support agreements.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most senior it support specialist jobs?
Washington have the most senior it support specialist openings in District of Columbia. Washington D.C. itself drives the overwhelming majority of demand because of the dense concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and government-facing consulting firms headquartered or regionally based there.
Are there remote senior it support specialist jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes, but they're rare. Senior it support specialists often perform hands-on work such as device provisioning, on-site troubleshooting, and hardware replacement that requires physical presence. About 0% of senior it support specialist openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most common for roles focused on software administration, ticketing system management, or Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalation support.
How can I get hired as a senior it support specialist in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a help desk analyst or IT support technician at one of D.C.'s large federal contractors or government agencies, then building toward a senior role over several years. Employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC run associate and entry-level IT programs that welcome candidates with CompTIA A+ certification even without deep experience. Earning Security+ while in an entry role accelerates advancement significantly in the D.C. market.
Where can I find and apply to senior it support specialist jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to senior it support specialist jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the region. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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