TIER 1 HELP DESK TECHNICIAN

The Tier 1 Help Desk Technician serves as the first point of contact for technical support requests across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, communicating clearly, and helping users feel supported and confident with their technology., * Provide front-line support for Windows desktop systems, including troubleshooting software, hardware, and user-access issues

• Assist users with peripheral devices, such as printers, webcams, iPads, iPhones, and other common workplace equipment

• Support and troubleshoot Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and related tools

• Log, track, and resolve support tickets in a timely and organized manner

• Escalate issues to higher-level support teams when necessary

• Deliver excellent customer service by communicating clearly, listening actively, and maintaining a calm, professional demeanor

• Guide users through solutions step-by-step, ensuring they understand the resolution

• Follow established procedures and contribute to documentation of common issues and solutions

• High School diploma; Minimum of 3 years experience

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to remain patient, composed, and effective under pressure

• Solid understanding of Windows operating systems and common desktop applications

• Familiarity with mobile device support, especially iPads and iPhones

• Basic knowledge of networking concepts (preferred but not required)

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts in user-friendly terms

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

• Calm, empathetic, and solution-focused when working with users

• Eager to learn and grow within an IT support environment

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of technical challenges

• Team-oriented, reliable, and proactive

Parental leave, 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Target Salary Range: $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.