IT Specialist

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national security company is seeking an IT Specialist to provide expert-level technical support at the TSA Operations Center in Herndon, VA. This role involves installation, configuration, and optimization of technical products while supporting a range of IT technologies and ensuring national security operations run smoothly. Candidates should have relevant experience, active security clearance, and a commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience (Bachelor's) or 7 years (Associate's) or 9 years (HS)
• Must have Active Secret clearance
• Experience working in a professional security environment

Responsibilities

• Provides Tier I/II support and performs Tier III problem resolution.
• Installation and configuration of complex systems.
• Maintains system stability through proactive maintenance.

Skills

Desk-Side IT support

Active Directory

Networking

Cisco installation

Fiber infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

HS diploma/equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a dedicated IT Specialist to join our dynamic and mission-focused team in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Freedom Center in Herndon, VA. This role is a key contributor to the 24/7 TSA Operations Center and will be responsible for delivering expert-level technical support, including installation, configuration, adaptation, and optimization of Peraton’s technical products and programs. If you are an experienced IT Specialist seeking to make a meaningful impact on national security and public safety, we invite you to apply and become part of a committed team that values excellence, service, and purpose.

Location: On-site position located in Herndon, VA.Schedule: This role requires shift work, including weekends and holidays.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Provides Tier I and Tier II support for inter-agencypartners. (USSS, CBP, FAA, DoD, etc.)
• Performs Tier III problem resolution on the telephone with users, walks the user through a series of steps to determine problem and classify level, priority and nature of the problems and systems.
• Provides mailbox, distribution and mail enabled security groups creations.
• Provides Microsoft email account modifications for mailbox delegation permissions.
• Run Cat6 cable and termination, run multi-mode, single mode fiber.
• Rack and connect various types of routers, servers, security appliances etc.
• Provides AV support including VTC, video walls, utilizing Activu AV systems and integrated Creston/Extron solutions.
• Provides expertise for the resolution of technical problems, troubleshoots products and modifies products to customer requirements.
• Provides expert and second-tier technical support for the installation and repair of complex systems and outages.
• Reviews system and configurations to ensure successful implementation of services into production.
• Maintains system stability through advanced analytical techniques, timely resolution of incidents, and proactive maintenance to provide the maximum availability and optimal Mean Time to Repair.
• Partners with developers and engineers to reduce reoccurring incidents.
• Provides consultative assistance during off hours as needed.
• Assist in developing continuous process improvement for support tools, troubleshooting techniques. Collaborate and assist R&D in the testing and optimization of product support techniques and tools.
• Communicate to appropriate internal personnel of issues at a particular account.
• Determine the effectiveness of known solutions for the reported problem and apply these solutions as required.
• Determine the severity and complexity of a reported issue and if necessary, escalate to the appropriate specialist.
• Determine the troubleshooting work-flowand organize support priorities.
• Determine severity and complexity of a reported issue and escalate to the appropriate specialist.
• Provides training to customers.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience or Associate’s degree and 7 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must have an Active Secret clearance to be considered.
• US Citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a DHS (EOD) clearance.
• Experience with Desk-Side IT support.
• Experience supporting a variety of IT technologies (Laptops, Mobile devices, etc.).
• Ability to install Cisco switches and complex fiber backbone interconnectivity.
• Knowledge and experience connecting/patching/repairing Cat6 & fiber infrastructure.
• Strong Active Directory skills.
• Possesses a wide range of in-depth skills and knowledge in computer hardware and software as well as networking systems in use at customer sites.
• Experience working in a professional security environment and server rooms.
• M365 portal and MS Exchange experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant DHS focused experience.
• Security+ Certification
• A+ Certification.
• Network+ Certification.
• Cisco & Microsoft Certifications.
• ITIL4 Certification.
• Audio Visual experience.
• Experience running and/or managing projects.
• Able to plan and prioritize team workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time.
• Experience balancing multiple tasks and prioritizing as required.
• Ability to contribute to a much larger team ensuring Mission Critical Facilities issues and customer requests are met in a timely fashion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, identify opportunities and develop new ideas.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with senior executive government staff.

Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.