Help Desk Technician - Washington, DC

Company :

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high-speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

Job Summary :

The Help Desk Technician is responsible for providing first-level support to maintain the operational status of client devices, mobile devices, and related peripherals across the organization. This role collaborates closely with IT teams (network, systems, databases) and IS teams (application development) to ensure a reliable and secure global IT environment. The technician performs administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software to support day-to-day business operations.

Compensation :

[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range : $60,000 / yr - $65,000 / yr

Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Serve as the initial point of contact for hardware, software, and application issues via phone, email, and ticketing system
• Communicate effectively with employees throughout the problem resolution process
• Create, modify, and manage Active Directory objects using Windows Server
• Deploy, manage, and support endpoint solutions for laptops and mobile devices
• Diagnose and repair desktop and laptop hardware issues
• Perform IT inventory management and asset tracking
• Assist with company cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring compliance on all client devices
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of IT systems, procedures, and configurations

Qualifications :

Windows 11, Windows Server 2016 / 2019

Physical Requirements :

COVID-19 Policy :

Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent's mandatory vaccination policy.

To apply for the Help Desk Technician position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.