IT Support Specialist

IT Support Specialist

Washington, DC

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Support

Industry: Government

Reference : JN -

Date Posted: 01/07/2026

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The IT Specialist supports and maintains enterprise IT systems in both stand‑alone and client‑server environments, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient network and system operations in a mission‑critical environment.

Location:

Washington DC hybrid/onsite

Pay: $28 - $33 an hour

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance.

This is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

• Install, configure, maintain, and repair IT systems including Microsoft server environments, Defense Message Systems (DMS), and other authorized platforms.
• Support servers, storage, network services, and associated hardware and software.
• Integrate and troubleshoot multiple information systems in a networked environment.
• Perform hardware upgrades, system repairs, and routine maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
• Install, configure, and support routers, switches, wireless devices, servers, and workstations.
• Install, optimize, and troubleshoot Local Area Networks (LAN) and Base Area Networks (BAN).
• Diagnose and resolve user and system issues; document changes and configurations.

• Experience supporting enterprise IT environments and Microsoft servers.
• Hands‑on networking experience with IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer support skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant certifications preferred (Security+, Network+, CCNA, Microsoft, etc.).

Eliassen Group values transparency in its recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, 781‑808‑2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

All AI‑assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

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