- Job type
- Not listed
- Work mode
- On-site
- Level
- Entry Level
- Department
- Information Technology
- Experience
- 1+ year experience
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About the role
Overview
Launch Your IT Career in a DoD Environment
CompTech is seeking a Computer Operator to join our team supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Norfolk, VA.
This is a great opportunity for an early-career IT professional who already has some Help Desk or Deskside Support experience and is ready to take the next step. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to enterprise computer systems, hardware, software, operating systems, system operations, and troubleshooting while working alongside experienced technical professionals in a structured DoD environment.
If you have at least one year of IT support experience, enjoy solving technical problems, and want an opportunity to build valuable federal IT / Cyber Security experience, this could be an excellent next step.
This position requires local travel (typically to & from various locations on Base) using personal vehicle, company van, cart or other motorized vehicle.
Work Scope
Key responsibilities include:
- Ultimate accountability for ensuring customer satisfaction at every level.
- Cultivate collaborative relationships with peers and leadership in a team focused environment, always communicating effectively and displaying diplomacy.
- Proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize a diverse workload of assigned service tickets.
- Flexible, with the ability to seamlessly transition from daily operations to project actions, and vice-versa.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new policies and evolving technologies within this dynamic technical environment.
- Adept at interpreting and adhering to guidance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) provided by contract and government leadership.
- Proficiency in operating a diverse range of system components, including hardware, software, and mass storage technology.
- Capability, under supervision, to operate communications-computer systems, as well as install, implement, maintain, and optimize operating systems, disk and tape management systems, and computer operations automation software.
- Anticipates problems, identifies deviations and acts through resolution.
- Perform other duties as required.
Experience, Skills & Certifications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- One (1) year of Help Desk or Deskside Support experience. (Service Now experience a plus)
- DLA CE Cert IA Role/Function: Help Desk Tier II & III - may be obtained upon hire
- Security+ CE – may be obtained within the first 3 months of hire.
Security Clearance Requirements:
- Secret
Salary:
- $50k plus full benefits, PTO, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, 401k+ matching.