Tier 1 Service Desk Technician

Peraton Inc
Washington, DC, United States
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$66,000.0 - $106,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Access User Authentication Multi-Factor Authentication Identity and Access Management Issue Tracking Systems Virtual Desktops Public Key Infrastructure Remote Access Technology Smart Cards Windows Desktop SSL Certificate Management User Administration

Job description

The Tier 1 Service Desk Technician provides front-line IT support and team leadership within a federal intelligence environment. This position is responsible for managing helpdesk operations, training and mentoring new team members, conducting quality assurance audits, administering user access and authentication systems, and resolving technical issues related to desktop operating systems and productivity suites. The role combines hands-on technical support with supervisory responsibilities including onboarding, process documentation, and coordination of system maintenance communications.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI or Q/SCI security clearance
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in IT service desk or helpdesk operations with BS/BA; or 6 years with HS Diploma/equivalent
  • Experience in a team lead or supervisory capacity within an IT support environment
  • Proficiency with Windows desktop operating systems (Windows 10/11) and enterprise productivity suites
  • Experience with enterprise directory services for user account management and access provisioning
  • Knowledge of multi-factor authentication systems and credential management
  • Experience with IT service management (ITSM) ticketing systems
  • Demonstrated ability to train and onboard new technical staff
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience conducting quality assurance audits on service desk operations
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills, * Experience supporting Department of Energy or Intelligence Community clients
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in IT service desk or helpdesk operations with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
  • Experience with remote access and virtual desktop solutions
  • Familiarity with PKI certificate management and smart card authentication
  • Experience developing resolution templates and knowledge base articles
  • Background in managing helpdesk communications (email, voicemail, chat)
  • Experience coordinating system maintenance and outage notifications

Benefits & conditions

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. 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.

About the company

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.

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