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About Peraton 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. Program Overview Peraton provides USSOCOM, its Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), deployed forces, CIO/J6, and end-users with high-quality IT platform and network services over an eight-year period. About The Role Help Desk Specialist * Provides support to users in resolving problems using help desk center tools including Remedy, MECM, VMWare, ESXi and NetApp ONTAP.
* Supports electronic mail, account creation and maintenance, standard desktop applications, and applications developed by the Government.
* Provides EOC site/local help desk services and acts as the POC for creating, responding to, and resolving end user incidents.
* Coordinates Incident Reports and Service Request resolutions with the proper personnel at the various site locations, while tracking resolutions from initiation to conclusion on behalf of the end user.
* Creates tickets within the Remedy IT Service Management (ITSM) tool.
* Troubleshoots and repairs end user devices.
* Installs and troubleshoots software.
* Re-images hardware.
* Performs shared file access maintenance.
* Maintains accounts.
* Creates tokens.
* Resets CAC/Token pins.
* Maintains local registration authority capabilities.
* Provides information and tracking on IT Projects, ASIs, incidents, and changes that impact customers Ensuring incidents are routed and/or escalated to the appropriate support group.
* Escalates tickets to other IT support groups and/or vendor support staff.
Qualifications * Education & Experience: High school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, 4 years experience with Associates, OR 2 years experience with Bachelor's.
* Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance or higher is required.
* Technical Experience: At least one (1) year of prior experience as a PC Technician or Help Desk Specialist.
* Certifications: Must hold a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification.
* Experience with Windows OS, O365 suite of applications, basic multimedia systems, multi-functional devices, and mobile devices.
* Experience in hardware and software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, along with strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
* Experience with active directory security group management, exchange distribution lists, and file share permission assignment. Desired Qualifications: * Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 411 - Technical Support Specialist- Intermediate level or higher by 1 Oct 26. Details 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. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.