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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 a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications operating over a dedicated IP backbone with secure services for complex national and worldwide executive-level communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components, integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and task support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions. About The Role Peraton is looking for an IT Support Technician to support a contract onsite in Charlottsville, Virginia. This role is ideal for a "jack-of-all-trades" IT professional who will support multiples systems, networks, and technologies. This role will provide advanced end-user support beyond basic help desk functions while assisting with network and systems administration, device management, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities. Peraton has served as the prime contractor for this program since its inception in the 1980's. We provide high-level government leaders with reliable secure voice, video, and fax communications anytime, anywhere, in any environment in support of day-to-day operations. We support a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications allowing complex national and worldwide communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components. We provide integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and engineering support for the delivery of network, system, software, and security solutions. The IT Support Technician is responsible for, but not limited to: * Providing technical support for user networks, systems, and peripheral devices.
* Troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related issues.
* Performing routine maintenance activities, including powering on devices, inspecting and connecting cabling, verifying system status, and validating security configurations.
* Conducting patch management and firmware upgrades, providing break/fix support, and supporting daily operations and maintenance activities, including onsite support for special events.
* Providing remote and onsite preventative maintenance support, which may require overnight travel.
* Acting as an incident manager by coordinating issues with the Network Operations Center (NOC), providing status updates for ongoing incidents, and documenting event closure within the ticketing system.
* Coordinating and advising technical teams during maintenance outages, authorized service interruptions, lifecycle replacements, and system upgrades.
* Supporting installation, configuration, and sustainment of network and end-user infrastructure across multiple environments.
Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Active TS/SCI security clearance required. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical field and five (5) years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience; OR PhD and zero (0) years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and nine (9) years of directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of higher education. * DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification required. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in dynamic operational environments. * Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and communication skills.Desired: * Cisco CCNA and/or CompTIA Network+ certifications.
* Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
* Experience handling COMSEC material and devices.
* Experience installing, terminating, labeling, and testing structured cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic cabling.
* Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds.
* Experience using ticketing and workflow management systems such as Jira.
Details Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.